81003 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $2.09 for 81003 across 50 states, from $0.80 in Rhode Island to $3.20 in Arkansas.
- States publishing
- 50
- National median
- $2.09units vary by state
- Lowest
- $0.80Rhode Island
- Highest
- $3.20Arkansas
What does Medicaid pay for 81003?
50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81003. The national median is $2.09 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $3.20, and Rhode Island the least, $0.80, a 4.0x spread.
81003 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 81003?
It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2.09. Arkansas pays the most ($3.20) and Rhode Island the least ($0.80).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81003?
Arkansas, at $3.20, effective 2025-06-04.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81003?
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.