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Billing code 82436 · Lab & pathology

82436 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $5.16 for 82436 across 50 states, from $1.76 in Virginia to $7.18 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$5.16units vary by state
Lowest
$1.76Virginia
Highest
$7.18Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82436?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82436. The national median is $5.16 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $7.18, and Virginia the least, $1.76, a 4.1x spread.

State ranking

82436 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$7.18——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$7.14——Plans must pay at least this—
3Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-01$6.95——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Wyoming Source · since 2025-09-01$5.18——Not classified—
26Maine Source · since 2016-01-02$5.14——Not classified—
27Oklahoma Source · since 2024-01-01$5.11——Plans must pay at least this—
49Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$2.76——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$1.76——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 82436?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $5.16. Arkansas pays the most ($7.18) and Virginia the least ($1.76).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82436?

Arkansas, at $7.18, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82436?

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.