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Billing code 82270 · Lab & pathology

82270 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $3.81 for 82270 across 50 states, from $2.10 in Florida to $5.26 in New Mexico.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$3.81units vary by state
Lowest
$2.10Florida
Highest
$5.26New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82270?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82270. The national median is $3.81 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $5.26, and Florida the least, $2.10, a 2.5x spread.

State ranking

82270 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
1New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$5.26——Plans must pay at least this—
2Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$4.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$4.64——Not classified—
25Kansas Source · since 2001-07-17$3.82——Plans must pay at least this—
26New Hampshire Source · since 2025-01-01$3.79——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Idaho Source · since 2025-09-01$3.78——Not classified—
49Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$2.22——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$2.10——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 82270?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $3.81. New Mexico pays the most ($5.26) and Florida the least ($2.10).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82270?

New Mexico, at $5.26, effective 2023-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82270?

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.