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Billing code 82965 · Lab & pathology

82965 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $10.79 for 82965 across 50 states, from $3.73 in Florida to $14.20 in Texas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$10.79units vary by state
Lowest
$3.73Florida
Highest
$14.20Texas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82965?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82965. The national median is $10.79 (units differ between states). Texas pays the most, $14.20, and Florida the least, $3.73, a 3.8x spread.

State ranking

82965 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
1Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$14.20——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Montana Source · since 2018-07-01$13.15——Not classified—
3Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$13.15——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Michigan Source · since 2023-01-01$10.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-04$10.68——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Wisconsin Source · since 2015-01-01$10.52——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$4.64——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$3.73——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 82965?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $10.79. Texas pays the most ($14.20) and Florida the least ($3.73).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82965?

Texas, at $14.20, effective 2019-07-04.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82965?

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.