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Billing code J2183 · Pharmacy

J2183 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Injection, meropenem (wg critical care). Medicaid pays a median of $1.41 for J2183 across 36 states, from $0.44 in New Hampshire to $1.65 in New Mexico.

Data as of Oct 5, 202636 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
36
National median
$1.41units vary by state
Lowest
$0.44New Hampshire
Highest
$1.65New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for J2183?

36 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for J2183. The national median is $1.41 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $1.65, and New Hampshire the least, $0.44, a 3.8x spread.

State ranking

J2183 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 36 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$1.65——Plans must pay at least this—
2Indiana Source · since 2026-07-01$1.64unit—Plans must pay at least this—
3New Jersey Source · since 2025-01-01$1.63——Not classified—
18Oklahoma Source · since 2026-07-01$1.41——State sets the plan rate—
19Nevada Source · since 2026-09-01$1.41——Plans must pay at least this—
20Rhode Island Source · since 2026-07-01$1.41——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
35Arizona Source · since 2026-08-01$1.27——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
36New Hampshire Source · since 2024-07-01$0.44——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for J2183?

It depends on the state. Of the 36 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1.41. New Mexico pays the most ($1.65) and New Hampshire the least ($0.44).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for J2183?

New Mexico, at $1.65, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for J2183?

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.