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Billing code 82017 · Lab & pathology

82017 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $15.18 for 82017 across 49 states, from $5.81 in Florida to $24.09 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$15.18units vary by state
Lowest
$5.81Florida
Highest
$24.09Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82017?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82017. The national median is $15.18 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $24.09, and Florida the least, $5.81, a 4.1x spread.

State ranking

82017 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$24.09——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$23.25——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$21.21——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$16.11——Not classified—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$15.18——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$15.18——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Maine Source · since 2016-01-02$10.93——Not classified—
49Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$5.81——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 82017?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $15.18. Arkansas pays the most ($24.09) and Florida the least ($5.81).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82017?

Arkansas, at $24.09, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82017?

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.