Outpatient hospital payment method: Medicaid rates by state
9 states publish a Medicaid rate for outpatient hospital payment method. Rates range from $0.1179 in Arizona to $150.00 in Rhode Island.
- States
- 9
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $150.00Rhode Island
- Lowest
- $0.1179Arizona
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $150.00 | — | — | 2009-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $109.00 | — | — | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 3 | UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $101.00 | % of costs | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $97.00 | percent | — | 2016-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $75.00 | % | — | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $57.44 | % of allowable costs | — | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 7 | IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $50.00 | % | — | 2025-12-23 | Official source |
| 8 | OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.19 | — | — | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $0.1179 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for outpatient hospital payment method?
Rhode Island: $150.00.
What is the average Medicaid rate for outpatient hospital payment method?
Across 9 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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