83021 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $16.75 for 83021 across 50 states, from $7.55 in Georgia to $25.79 in Arkansas.
- States publishing
- 50
- National median
- $16.75units vary by state
- Lowest
- $7.55Georgia
- Highest
- $25.79Arkansas
What does Medicaid pay for 83021?
50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 83021. The national median is $16.75 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $25.79, and Georgia the least, $7.55, a 3.4x spread.
83021 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 83021?
It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $16.75. Arkansas pays the most ($25.79) and Georgia the least ($7.55).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 83021?
Arkansas, at $25.79, effective 2025-06-04.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 83021?
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.