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Billing code 610 · Hospital outpatient

610 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

APG relative weight. Medicaid pays a median of $0.4219 for 610 across 5 states, from $0.3602 in Illinois to $0.9583 in New York.

Data as of Oct 5, 20265 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
5
National median
$0.4219units vary by state
Lowest
$0.3602Illinois
Highest
$0.9583New York
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 610?

5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 610. The national median is $0.4219 (units differ between states). New York pays the most, $0.9583 per relative weight, and Illinois the least, $0.3602, a 2.7x spread.

State ranking

610 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 5 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New York Source · since 2026-01-01$0.9583relative weight—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Wisconsin Source · since 2026-01-01$0.9439——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3District of Columbia Source · since 2024-10-01$0.4219——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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FAQ

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What does Medicaid pay for 610?

It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $0.4219. New York pays the most ($0.9583 per relative weight) and Illinois the least ($0.3602).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 610?

New York, at $0.9583 per relative weight, effective 2026-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 610?

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.