81165 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $250.54 for 81165 across 48 states, from $141.44 in Nevada to $305.51 in Texas.
- States publishing
- 48
- National median
- $250.54units vary by state
- Lowest
- $141.44Nevada
- Highest
- $305.51Texas
What does Medicaid pay for 81165?
48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81165. The national median is $250.54 (units differ between states). Texas pays the most, $305.51, and Nevada the least, $141.44, a 2.2x spread.
81165 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 81165?
It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $250.54. Texas pays the most ($305.51) and Nevada the least ($141.44).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81165?
Texas, at $305.51, effective 2019-07-04.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81165?
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.