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Billing code 83735 · Lab & pathology

83735 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $6.39 for 83735 across 50 states, from $3.22 in Florida to $9.57 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$6.39units vary by state
Lowest
$3.22Florida
Highest
$9.57Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 83735?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 83735. The national median is $6.39 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $9.57, and Florida the least, $3.22, a 3.0x spread.

State ranking

83735 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
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$9.57——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$9.52——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$8.42——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$6.40——Not classified—
26Illinois Source · since 2008-10-01$6.38——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$6.03——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$4.57——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$3.22——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

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What does Medicaid pay for 83735?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $6.39. Arkansas pays the most ($9.57) and Florida the least ($3.22).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 83735?

Arkansas, at $9.57, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 83735?

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.