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Billing code 82160 · Lab & pathology

82160 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $23.44 for 82160 across 48 states, from $16.33 in Florida to $35.72 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202648 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
48
National median
$23.44units vary by state
Lowest
$16.33Florida
Highest
$35.72Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82160?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82160. The national median is $23.44 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $35.72, and Florida the least, $16.33, a 2.2x spread.

State ranking

82160 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 48 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$35.72——Not classified—
2Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-08$34.56——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$32.67——Plans must pay at least this—
24Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$23.88——Not classified—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$23.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$23.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$17.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$16.33——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 82160?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $23.44. Arkansas pays the most ($35.72) and Florida the least ($16.33).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82160?

Arkansas, at $35.72, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82160?

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.