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Billing code 80055 · Lab & pathology

80055 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $41.36 for 80055 across 49 states, from $12.00 in Pennsylvania to $57.37 in New Mexico.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$41.36units vary by state
Lowest
$12.00Pennsylvania
Highest
$57.37New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 80055?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 80055. The national median is $41.36 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $57.37, and Pennsylvania the least, $12.00, a 4.8x spread.

State ranking

80055 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$57.37——Plans must pay at least this—
2Utah Source · since 2026-09-01$53.39——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$47.81——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Massachusetts Source · since 2024-09-01$42.16——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25New Hampshire Source · since 2025-01-01$41.36——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Idaho Source · since 2025-09-01$41.31——Not classified—
48Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$15.06——Not classified—
49Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-02$12.00——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 80055?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $41.36. New Mexico pays the most ($57.37) and Pennsylvania the least ($12.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 80055?

New Mexico, at $57.37, effective 2023-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 80055?

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.