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Billing code 0473U · Lab & pathology

0473U Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $4,050.00 for 0473U across 15 states, from $2,430.00 in Florida to $4,500.00 in Montana.

Data as of Oct 5, 202615 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
15
National median
$4,050.00units vary by state
Lowest
$2,430.00Florida
Highest
$4,500.00Montana
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 0473U?

15 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0473U. The national median is $4,050.00 (units differ between states). Montana pays the most, $4,500.00, and Florida the least, $2,430.00, a 1.9x spread.

State ranking

0473U rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 15 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Montana Source · since 2025-01-01$4,500.00——Not classified—
2California Source · since 2026-10-01$4,500.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Indiana Source · since 2026-07-01$4,500.00unit—Plans must pay at least this—
7Delaware Source · since 2025-01-01$4,410.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
8Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$4,050.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$4,050.00——Plans must pay at least this—
14Maine Source · since 2026-04-01$3,150.00——Not classified—
15Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$2,430.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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 0473U?

It depends on the state. Of the 15 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $4,050.00. Montana pays the most ($4,500.00) and Florida the least ($2,430.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0473U?

Montana, at $4,500.00, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0473U?

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.