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Billing code 82810 · Lab & pathology

82810 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $8.79 for 82810 across 50 states, from $4.69 in Florida to $12.46 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$8.79units vary by state
Lowest
$4.69Florida
Highest
$12.46Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82810?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82810. The national median is $8.79 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $12.46, and Florida the least, $4.69, a 2.7x spread.

State ranking

82810 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$12.46——Not classified—
2Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-04$12.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$10.98——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$8.79——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$8.79——Plans must pay at least this—
27West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$8.79——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$5.42——Plans must pay at least this—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$4.69——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 82810?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $8.79. Arkansas pays the most ($12.46) and Florida the least ($4.69).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82810?

Arkansas, at $12.46, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82810?

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.