608 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Inpatient DRG pricing input (outlier, cost ratio, stay). 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 608. Rates run from $0.1756 in Illinois to $30.00 in New York, with a median of $1.02.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $1.02units vary by state
- Highest
- $30.00New York
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
608 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 YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service and managed care default rates) | $30.00since 2018-07-01 | days (average length of stay) | — | Suggested schedule for plans | — | NYS DOH Final APR-DRG Service Intensity |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $5.79since 2024-01-01 | weight | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Georgia Inpatient DRG System - DRG Weigh |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $1.55since 2024-01-01 | policy_adjuster_pediatric | — | State sets the plan rate | — | Hawai`i January 2026 v1.0 DRG Calculator |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $0.4875since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ForwardHealth Rate Year 2026 EAPG weight |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $0.231since 2022-07-01 | EAPG WEIGHT | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | EAPG Weights Version 3.16 |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $0.1756since 2023-08-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Outpatient Calculator Effective August 1 |
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 608?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.02. New York pays the most ($30.00 per days (average length of stay)) and Illinois the least ($0.1756).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 608?
New York, at $30.00 per days (average length of stay), effective 2018-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 608?
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.