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Billing code 82140 · Lab & pathology

82140 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $13.11 for 82140 across 50 states, from $5.00 in Pennsylvania to $20.69 in Iowa.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$13.11units vary by state
Lowest
$5.00Pennsylvania
Highest
$20.69Iowa
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82140?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82140. The national median is $13.11 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $20.69, and Pennsylvania the least, $5.00, a 4.1x spread.

State ranking

82140 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$20.69——Plans must pay at least this—
2North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$17.97——Plans must pay at least this—
3New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$17.48——Plans must pay at least this—
25Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$13.11——Plans must pay at least this—
26West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$13.11——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Wyoming Source · since 2025-09-01$13.11——Not classified—
49Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$6.99——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-08$5.00——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 82140?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $13.11. Iowa pays the most ($20.69) and Pennsylvania the least ($5.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82140?

Iowa, at $20.69, effective 2013-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82140?

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.