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Billing code 84830 · Lab & pathology

84830 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $11.41 for 84830 across 38 states, from $2.63 in Kansas to $14.33 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202638 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
38
National median
$11.41units vary by state
Lowest
$2.63Kansas
Highest
$14.33Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 84830?

38 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 84830. The national median is $11.41 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $14.33, and Kansas the least, $2.63, a 5.4x spread.

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84830 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 38 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-06-04$14.33——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$14.27——Plans must pay at least this—
3Montana Source · since 2018-07-01$12.70——Not classified—
19West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$11.43——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
20Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$11.39——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21Oklahoma Source · since 2024-01-01$11.30——Plans must pay at least this—
37Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$6.84——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
38Kansas Source · since 1993-04-01$2.63——Not classified—
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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 84830?

It depends on the state. Of the 38 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $11.41. Arkansas pays the most ($14.33) and Kansas the least ($2.63).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 84830?

Arkansas, at $14.33, effective 2025-06-04.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 84830?

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.