81500 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $234.45 for 81500 across 20 states, from $14.20 in Kansas to $260.50 in Montana.
- States publishing
- 20
- National median
- $234.45units vary by state
- Lowest
- $14.20Kansas
- Highest
- $260.50Montana
What does Medicaid pay for 81500?
20 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81500. The national median is $234.45 (units differ between states). Montana pays the most, $260.50, and Kansas the least, $14.20, a 18.3x spread.
81500 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 20 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 81500?
It depends on the state. Of the 20 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $234.45. Montana pays the most ($260.50) and Kansas the least ($14.20).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81500?
Montana, at $260.50, effective 2022-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81500?
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.