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Billing code T2044 · Other home & community services

T2044 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Hospice inpatient respite care; per diem. Medicaid pays a median of $557.97 per day for T2044 across 7 states, from $496.74 in Kansas to $594.73 in Rhode Island.

Data as of Oct 5, 20267 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
7
National median
$557.97per day
Lowest
$496.74Kansas
Highest
$594.73Rhode Island
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for T2044?

7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for T2044. The national median is $557.97 per day. Rhode Island pays the most, $594.73 per day, and Kansas the least, $496.74 per day, a 1.2x spread.

State ranking

T2044 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 7 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Rhode Island Source · since 2026-10-01$594.73day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2New Jersey Source · since 2025-10-01$585.40day—Not classified—
3Massachusetts Source · since 2025-10-01$560.76day—Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
7Kansas Source · since 2025-10-01$496.74day—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

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for T2044?

It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $557.97 per day. Rhode Island pays the most ($594.73 per day) and Kansas the least ($496.74 per day).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for T2044?

Rhode Island, at $594.73 per day, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for T2044?

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.