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085 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $2.27 for 085 across 7 states, from $1.43 in Iowa to $2,074.82 in New Hampshire.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
7
National median
$2.27units vary by state
Lowest
$1.43Iowa
Highest
$2,074.82New Hampshire

What does Medicaid pay for 085?

7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 085. The national median is $2.27 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $2,074.82, and Iowa the least, $1.43, a 1451.0x spread.

085 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 7 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Hampshire Source · since 2025-10-01$2,074.82——Plans must pay at least this—
2Kansas Source · since 2023-01-01$78.00——Plans must pay at least this—
3North Carolina Source · since 2023-04-01$5.20——Plans must pay at least this—
7Iowa Source · since 2024-10-01$1.43——Plans must pay at least this—
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Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 085?

It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2.27. New Hampshire pays the most ($2,074.82) and Iowa the least ($1.43).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 085?

New Hampshire, at $2,074.82, effective 2025-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 085?

Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.