Skip to content
Billing code 85060 · Lab & pathology

85060 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $17.25 for 85060 across 47 states, from $4.79 in Utah to $36.66 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202647 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
47
National median
$17.25units vary by state
Lowest
$4.79Utah
Highest
$36.66Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 85060?

47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 85060. The national median is $17.25 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $36.66, and Utah the least, $4.79, a 7.7x spread.

State ranking

85060 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 47 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$36.66——Not classified—
2New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$28.27——Plans must pay at least this—
3Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$26.76——Not classified—
23Oklahoma Source · since 2026-07-01$17.32——Plans must pay at least this—
24South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$17.25——Not classified—
25Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$16.97——Plans must pay at least this—
46New Hampshire Source · since 2023-07-01$7.45——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Utah Source · since 2010-07-01$4.79——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
See all 47 states for 85060 — start free

39 more states, with every modifier and provider-type variant, rate history and the plan rule in each state. 14-day free trial, no credit card.

  • Source for every rate
  • Full rate history
  • CSV and API export

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.

Track 85060 in your states. Get an alert when any state changes it, with every variant and the managed-care rule.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 85060?

It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $17.25. Alaska pays the most ($36.66) and Utah the least ($4.79).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 85060?

Alaska, at $36.66, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 85060?

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.