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Billing code 85525 · Lab & pathology

85525 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $10.66 for 85525 across 49 states, from $4.39 in Virginia to $16.38 in Pennsylvania.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$10.66units vary by state
Lowest
$4.39Virginia
Highest
$16.38Pennsylvania
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 85525?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 85525. The national median is $10.66 (units differ between states). Pennsylvania pays the most, $16.38, and Virginia the least, $4.39, a 3.7x spread.

State ranking

85525 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-08$16.38——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$16.37——Not classified—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$14.90——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$11.31——Not classified—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$10.66——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$10.66——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$5.68——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$4.39——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 85525?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $10.66. Pennsylvania pays the most ($16.38) and Virginia the least ($4.39).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 85525?

Pennsylvania, at $16.38, effective 2009-04-08.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 85525?

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.