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Billing code 83009 · Lab & pathology

83009 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $62.47 for 83009 across 48 states, from $41.79 in Arkansas to $93.85 in Iowa.

Data as of Oct 5, 202648 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
48
National median
$62.47units vary by state
Lowest
$41.79Arkansas
Highest
$93.85Iowa
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 83009?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 83009. The national median is $62.47 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $93.85, and Arkansas the least, $41.79, a 2.2x spread.

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83009 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 48 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$93.85——Plans must pay at least this—
2North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$83.07——Plans must pay at least this—
3Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$82.58——Not classified—
24Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$64.32——Not classified—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$60.62——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$60.62——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$45.64——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$41.79——Not classified—
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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 83009?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $62.47. Iowa pays the most ($93.85) and Arkansas the least ($41.79).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 83009?

Iowa, at $93.85, effective 2013-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 83009?

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.