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Billing code 81244 · Lab & pathology

81244 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $40.63 for 81244 across 40 states, from $13.50 in Arizona to $98.40 in Georgia.

Data as of Oct 5, 202640 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
40
National median
$40.63units vary by state
Lowest
$13.50Arizona
Highest
$98.40Georgia
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 81244?

40 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81244. The national median is $40.63 (units differ between states). Georgia pays the most, $98.40, and Arizona the least, $13.50 per A, a 7.3x spread.

State ranking

81244 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 40 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$98.40——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Pennsylvania Source · since 2014-06-23$82.95——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Kansas Source · since 2013-01-01$48.78——Plans must pay at least this—
20North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$40.85——Plans must pay at least this—
21Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$40.40——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
22Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$40.40——Plans must pay at least this—
39Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$24.24——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
40Arizona Source · since 2021-10-01$13.50A—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 81244?

It depends on the state. Of the 40 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $40.63. Georgia pays the most ($98.40) and Arizona the least ($13.50 per A).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81244?

Georgia, at $98.40, effective 2017-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81244?

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.