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Billing code 0050U · Lab & pathology

0050U Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $2,770.77 for 0050U across 12 states, from $729.15 in Kansas to $2,916.60 in Montana.

Data as of Oct 5, 202612 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
12
National median
$2,770.77units vary by state
Lowest
$729.15Kansas
Highest
$2,916.60Montana
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 0050U?

12 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0050U. The national median is $2,770.77 (units differ between states). Montana pays the most, $2,916.60, and Kansas the least, $729.15, a 4.0x spread.

State ranking

0050U rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 12 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Montana Source · since 2021-07-01$2,916.60——Not classified—
2Arizona Source · since 2023-05-12$2,916.60——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Kentucky Source · since 2020-01-01$2,916.60——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6Rhode Island Source · since 2022-07-01$2,916.60——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
7Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$2,624.94——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
8Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$2,624.94——Plans must pay at least this—
11Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$1,574.96——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
12Kansas Source · since 2021-01-01$729.15——Not classified—
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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 0050U?

It depends on the state. Of the 12 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2,770.77. Montana pays the most ($2,916.60) and Kansas the least ($729.15).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0050U?

Montana, at $2,916.60, effective 2021-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0050U?

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.