298 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). Medicaid pays a median of $0.6329 for 298 across 10 states, from $0.2546 in Illinois to $1,738.05 in New Hampshire.
- States publishing
- 10
- National median
- $0.6329units vary by state
- Lowest
- $0.2546Illinois
- Highest
- $1,738.05New Hampshire
What does Medicaid pay for 298?
10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 298. The national median is $0.6329 (units differ between states). New Hampshire pays the most, $1,738.05, and Illinois the least, $0.2546, a 6826.6x spread.
298 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 10 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 298?
It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.6329. New Hampshire pays the most ($1,738.05) and Illinois the least ($0.2546).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 298?
New Hampshire, at $1,738.05, effective 2025-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 298?
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.