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Billing code T1031 · Home health

T1031 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Nursing care, in the home, by licensed practical nurse. Medicaid pays a median of $46.49 for T1031 across 12 states, from $8.89 in Maryland to $169.09 in Utah.

Data as of Oct 5, 202612 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
12
National median
$46.49units vary by state
Lowest
$8.89Maryland
Highest
$169.09Utah
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for T1031?

12 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for T1031. The national median is $46.49 (units differ between states). Utah pays the most, $169.09 per day, and Maryland the least, $8.89 per 15 min, a 19.0x spread.

State ranking

T1031 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 12 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Utah Source · since 2026-07-01$169.09day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$105.07day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Iowa Source · since 2025-08-01$98.87visit—Not classified—
6Louisiana Source · since 2026-10-01$58.00visit—Paid by the state, outside plans—
7Washington Source · since 2025-01-01$34.98day—Plans must pay at least this—
8Virginia Source · since 2025-07-01$33.48day—Plans must pay at least this—
11Oregon Source · since 2008-01-01$15.32day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
12Maryland Source · since 2024-07-01$8.8915 min$35.54Not classified—
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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 T1031?

It depends on the state. Of the 12 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $46.49. Utah pays the most ($169.09 per day) and Maryland the least ($8.89 per 15 min).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for T1031?

Utah, at $169.09 per day, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for T1031?

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.