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Fee-for-Service Hospital Day Limits
Maryland Medicaid·MD·Hospital
Effective date
Jan 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid increased hospital day limits from 100% to 105% of average length of stay by DRG effective January 1, 2006. This allows longer covered hospital stays for Medicaid patients across all diagnosis-related groups.
Action Required
No immediate action required as this is a historical policy from 2006 that has already been implemented. Billing teams should be aware that Maryland Medicaid allows hospital stays up to 105% of average length of stay by DRG. Review current authorization processes to ensure alignment with these day limits.