Ambulatory withdrawal management (detox): Medicaid rates by state
6 states publish a Medicaid rate for ambulatory withdrawal management (detox), compared at the agency level. Per hour, rates range from — in Maryland to $339.44 in California.
- States
- 6
- Median per hour
- $339.44
- Highest
- $339.44California
- Lowest
- —Maryland
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $339.44 | hour | $339.44 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | OhioAgency provider | $269.38 | 2-3 Hours | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $264.72 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $202.38 | day | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 5 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $149.10 | — | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $108.77 | day | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for ambulatory withdrawal management (detox)?
California: $339.44 per hour ($339.44 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for ambulatory withdrawal management (detox)?
Across 6 states the median is $339.44 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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