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Billing code 82600 · Lab & pathology

82600 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $17.46 for 82600 across 49 states, from $8.15 in Virginia to $27.70 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$17.46units vary by state
Lowest
$8.15Virginia
Highest
$27.70Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82600?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82600. The national median is $17.46 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $27.70, and Virginia the least, $8.15, a 3.4x spread.

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82600 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$27.70——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$27.55——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$24.40——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$18.52——Not classified—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$17.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$17.46——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$10.01——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$8.15——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 82600?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $17.46. Arkansas pays the most ($27.70) and Virginia the least ($8.15).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82600?

Arkansas, at $27.70, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82600?

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.