MedicaidReimbursementHigh impact
Revised Home Health Fee Schedule
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy·Home Health
Effective date
Jan 1, 2008
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid updated home health fee schedules effective January 1, 2008, with a 3.0% rate increase across all service categories. The new rates vary by county and include specific billing codes for skilled nursing, home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update fee schedules in billing system for Maryland Medicaid home health services using the new county-specific rates. Update reimbursement expectations for codes 0551, 0571, 0421, 0431, 0441, and 0273. Ensure all home health aide services use procedure code 0571. Contact Division of Nursing Services at 410-767-1448 for questions about the revised fee schedule.