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Billing code 82962 · Lab & pathology

82962 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $2.89 for 82962 across 46 states, from $1.23 in Nevada to $10.00 in District of Columbia.

Data as of Oct 5, 202646 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
46
National median
$2.89units vary by state
Lowest
$1.23Nevada
Highest
$10.00District of Columbia
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82962?

46 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82962. The national median is $2.89 (units differ between states). District of Columbia pays the most, $10.00, and Nevada the least, $1.23, a 8.1x spread.

State ranking

82962 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 46 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1District of Columbia Source · since 2009-12-14$10.00——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2023-03-01$4.50——Plans must pay at least this—
3Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-04$4.37——Not classified—
23North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$2.89——Plans must pay at least this—
24Massachusetts Source · since 2024-09-01$2.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25New Hampshire Source · since 2025-01-01$2.84——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
45Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$1.58——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
46Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$1.23——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 82962?

It depends on the state. Of the 46 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2.89. District of Columbia pays the most ($10.00) and Nevada the least ($1.23).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82962?

District of Columbia, at $10.00, effective 2009-12-14.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82962?

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.