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Billing code 0306U · Lab & pathology

0306U Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $3,878.45 for 0306U across 6 states, from $3,490.61 in Mississippi to $3,878.45 in Kentucky.

Data as of Oct 5, 20266 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
6
National median
$3,878.45units vary by state
Lowest
$3,490.61Mississippi
Highest
$3,878.45Kentucky
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 0306U?

6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0306U. The national median is $3,878.45 (units differ between states). Kentucky pays the most, $3,878.45, and Mississippi the least, $3,490.61, a 1.1x spread.

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0306U rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 6 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Kentucky Source · since 2024-01-01$3,878.45——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2New Mexico Source · since 2024-11-01$3,878.45——Plans must pay at least this—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$3,878.45——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
6Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$3,490.61——Plans must pay at least this—
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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 0306U?

It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3,878.45. Kentucky pays the most ($3,878.45) and Mississippi the least ($3,490.61).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0306U?

Kentucky, at $3,878.45, effective 2024-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0306U?

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.