81000 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $3.62 for 81000 across 50 states, from $1.93 in Florida to $7.24 in New Jersey.
- States publishing
- 50
- National median
- $3.62units vary by state
- Lowest
- $1.93Florida
- Highest
- $7.24New Jersey
What does Medicaid pay for 81000?
50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81000. The national median is $3.62 (units differ between states). New Jersey pays the most, $7.24, and Florida the least, $1.93, a 3.8x spread.
81000 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 81000?
It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3.62. New Jersey pays the most ($7.24) and Florida the least ($1.93).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81000?
New Jersey, at $7.24, effective 2025-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81000?
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.