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Billing code 82233 · Lab & pathology

82233 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $113.69 for 82233 across 21 states, from $15.24 in Texas to $128.92 in Arizona.

Data as of Oct 5, 202621 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
21
National median
$113.69units vary by state
Lowest
$15.24Texas
Highest
$128.92Arizona
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82233?

21 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82233. The national median is $113.69 (units differ between states). Arizona pays the most, $128.92, and Texas the least, $15.24, a 8.5x spread.

State ranking

82233 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 21 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$128.92——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2California Source · since 2026-10-01$128.92——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Kentucky Source · since 2026-01-01$128.92——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10Oklahoma Source · since 2026-01-01$114.67——Plans must pay at least this—
11Massachusetts Source · since 2026-01-01$113.69——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
12Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$111.39——Not classified—
20Indiana Source · since 2025-01-01$30.00percent of billed charges—Plans must pay at least this—
21Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$15.24——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

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What does Medicaid pay for 82233?

It depends on the state. Of the 21 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $113.69. Arizona pays the most ($128.92) and Texas the least ($15.24).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82233?

Arizona, at $128.92, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82233?

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.