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Billing code 84146 · Lab & pathology

84146 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $18.71 for 84146 across 50 states, from $9.30 in Florida to $27.67 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$18.71units vary by state
Lowest
$9.30Florida
Highest
$27.67Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 84146?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 84146. The national median is $18.71 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $27.67, and Florida the least, $9.30, a 3.0x spread.

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84146 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$27.67——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2020-05-01$27.53——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$24.37——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Vermont Source · since 2025-01-01$18.90——Not classified—
26Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$18.51——Not classified—
27Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$17.44——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Illinois Source · since 2024-04-01$13.20——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$9.30——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 84146?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $18.71. Arkansas pays the most ($27.67) and Florida the least ($9.30).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 84146?

Arkansas, at $27.67, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 84146?

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.