Nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day: Medicaid rates by state
2 states publish a Medicaid rate for nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day. The median is —; rates range from $129.68 in Maine to $248.48 in Maryland.
- States
- 2
- Median
- —
- Highest
- $248.48Maryland
- Lowest
- $129.68Maine
- Rates on file
- 419
Nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day: highest and lowest states
Headline rate per state for the same provider level, as published.
How nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day is compared
A billing code alone doesn't make a fair comparison: states bill nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day under different codes, units and provider types. This benchmark lines up one comparable rate per state.
- Provider level. States are compared at the same provider level wherever the schedule distinguishes one. Rates for other levels on file (any qualified provider) are kept separate, never mixed into this ranking.
- Unit. Of the 2 states, 1 publish their headline rate per day, and 1 schedule prints no unit at all (a flat amount per service). The ranking uses the rate as published, so read the unit before comparing two states.
- Variants. 1 of the 2 states publish more than one rate for this service (by modifier, program, setting or provider type); the headline rate is the one that matches the comparison, and the workspace lists every variant.
- Depth. 419 rates for this service are on file across all states, versions and provider levels; this page shows one headline rate per state.
Why nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day rates differ between states
The highest-paying state, Maryland, pays $248.48; the lowest, Maine, pays $129.68, a 1.9x gap. 2 of the 2 states pay above the median of —. Common reasons rates for nursing facility services spread this way:
- Nursing facility rates are usually set per facility from cost reports and adjusted for the acuity of the residents, so a state figure is a reference point.
Billing notes
Nursing facility care is paid per resident day.
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day?
Maryland: $248.48.
Which state pays the least for nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day?
Maine: $129.68 per day.
What is the average Medicaid rate for nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day?
Across 2 states the median is —, comparing the same provider level in each state. 2 states pay above it.
How are the states compared?
One headline rate per state, matched on the service and provider level, as published. Rates for other provider levels and add-ons are not mixed in.
What unit is nursing facility administrative (non-skilled) day billed in?
Of the 2 states, 1 publish it per day, and 1 schedule prints no unit at all (a flat amount per service).
Do managed-care plans pay these rates?
It depends on the state. Each state's managed-care page shows whether plans must pay at least the published rate, follow a state-set rate, or negotiate their own for this service line.