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Billing code 82108 · Lab & pathology

82108 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $22.93 for 82108 across 50 states, from $5.77 in Virginia to $36.20 in Iowa.

Data as of Oct 5, 202650 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
50
National median
$22.93units vary by state
Lowest
$5.77Virginia
Highest
$36.20Iowa
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82108?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82108. The national median is $22.93 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $36.20, and Virginia the least, $5.77, a 6.3x spread.

State ranking

82108 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$36.20——Plans must pay at least this—
2Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-04$35.22——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$31.43——Plans must pay at least this—
25Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$22.93——Plans must pay at least this—
26West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$22.93——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Wyoming Source · since 2025-09-01$22.93——Not classified—
49Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$12.47——Not classified—
50Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$5.77——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 82108?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $22.93. Iowa pays the most ($36.20) and Virginia the least ($5.77).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82108?

Iowa, at $36.20, effective 2013-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82108?

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.