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Billing code 83045 · Lab & pathology

83045 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $5.77 for 83045 across 49 states, from $1.75 in Virginia to $7.08 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$5.77units vary by state
Lowest
$1.75Virginia
Highest
$7.08Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 83045?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 83045. The national median is $5.77 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $7.08, and Virginia the least, $1.75, a 4.0x spread.

State ranking

83045 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$7.08——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$7.03——Plans must pay at least this—
3Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$7.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$5.84——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Oklahoma Source · since 2024-01-01$5.77——Plans must pay at least this—
26Massachusetts Source · since 2024-09-01$5.72——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-08$2.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$1.75——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 83045?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $5.77. Arkansas pays the most ($7.08) and Virginia the least ($1.75).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 83045?

Arkansas, at $7.08, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 83045?

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.