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Billing code 82180 · Lab & pathology

82180 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $8.90 for 82180 across 50 states, from $4.39 in Virginia to $14.12 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$8.90units vary by state
Lowest
$4.39Virginia
Highest
$14.12Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82180?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82180. The national median is $8.90 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $14.12, and Virginia the least, $4.39, a 3.2x spread.

State ranking

82180 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
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$14.12——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$14.03——Plans must pay at least this—
3North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$12.19——Plans must pay at least this—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$8.90——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$8.90——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$8.90——Plans must pay at least this—
49Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$5.28——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$4.39——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 82180?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $8.90. Arkansas pays the most ($14.12) and Virginia the least ($4.39).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82180?

Arkansas, at $14.12, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82180?

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.