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Billing code 84126 · Lab & pathology

84126 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $33.81 for 84126 across 48 states, from $8.57 in Virginia to $46.93 in New Mexico.

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

States publishing
48
National median
$33.81units vary by state
Lowest
$8.57Virginia
Highest
$46.93New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 84126?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 84126. The national median is $33.81 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $46.93, and Virginia the least, $8.57, a 5.5x spread.

State ranking

84126 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
1New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$46.93——Plans must pay at least this—
2Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$42.23——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$39.11——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24New Hampshire Source · since 2025-01-01$33.83——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Idaho Source · since 2025-09-01$33.79——Not classified—
26Louisiana Source · since 2025-07-01$33.24——Plans must pay at least this—
47Kansas Source · since 1987-07-01$10.50——Plans must pay at least this—
48Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$8.57——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 84126?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $33.81. New Mexico pays the most ($46.93) and Virginia the least ($8.57).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 84126?

New Mexico, at $46.93, effective 2023-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 84126?

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.