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Billing code 81164 · Lab & pathology

81164 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $517.44 for 81164 across 48 states, from $292.11 in Nevada to $630.96 in Texas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202648 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
48
National median
$517.44units vary by state
Lowest
$292.11Nevada
Highest
$630.96Texas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 81164?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81164. The national median is $517.44 (units differ between states). Texas pays the most, $630.96, and Nevada the least, $292.11, a 2.2x spread.

State ranking

81164 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 48 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$630.96——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Montana Source · since 2019-01-01$584.23——Not classified—
3Rhode Island Source · since 2022-07-01$584.23——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Oklahoma Source · since 2024-01-01$519.66——Plans must pay at least this—
25Massachusetts Source · since 2024-09-01$515.22——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Virginia Source · since 2019-01-01$514.12——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$315.49——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Nevada Source · since 2019-01-01$292.11——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 81164?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $517.44. Texas pays the most ($630.96) and Nevada the least ($292.11).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81164?

Texas, at $630.96, effective 2019-07-04.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81164?

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.