82985 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $15.08 for 82985 across 50 states, from $7.43 in Virginia to $21.52 in Arkansas.
- States publishing
- 50
- National median
- $15.08units vary by state
- Lowest
- $7.43Virginia
- Highest
- $21.52Arkansas
What does Medicaid pay for 82985?
50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82985. The national median is $15.08 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $21.52, and Virginia the least, $7.43, a 2.9x spread.
82985 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 82985?
It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $15.08. Arkansas pays the most ($21.52) and Virginia the least ($7.43).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82985?
Arkansas, at $21.52, effective 2025-03-26.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82985?
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.