098 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). 9 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 098. Rates run from $1.10 in Vermont to $1,634.03 in New Hampshire, with a median of $3.00.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 9
- Median rate
- $3.00units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,634.03New Hampshire
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
098 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $1,634.03⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DRG Relative Weight Price Report General |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid (KMAP fee-for-service schedule) | $78.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | KMAP Hospital Fee-for-Service Provider M |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $7.10since 2023-04-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Grouper DRG We |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $3.25since 2024-01-01 | weight | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Georgia Inpatient DRG System - DRG Weigh |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service and managed care default rates) | $3.00since 2018-07-01 | days (average length of stay) | — | Suggested schedule for plans | — | NYS DOH Final APR-DRG Service Intensity |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $2.29since 2025-10-01 | Weights - 10% Cap Applied | — | Not classified | — | MS-DRG relative weights FY 2026 Final Ru |
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, Bureau for Medical Services) | $2.18since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | West Virginia Rate Year 2026 DRG Paramet |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $1.18since 2024-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DRG Data Table for 2024-10-01 Iowa Weigh |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $1.10since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | DVHA Relative Weights Effective 10/1/202 |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 098?
It depends on the state. Of the 9 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3.00. New Hampshire pays the most ($1,634.03) and Vermont the least ($1.10).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 098?
New Hampshire, at $1,634.03, effective 2025-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 098?
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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.