86256 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $12.04 for 86256 across 49 states, from $5.76 in Connecticut to $23.45 in Illinois.
- States publishing
- 49
- National median
- $12.04units vary by state
- Lowest
- $5.76Connecticut
- Highest
- $23.45Illinois
What does Medicaid pay for 86256?
49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86256. The national median is $12.04 (units differ between states). Illinois pays the most, $23.45, and Connecticut the least, $5.76, a 4.1x spread.
86256 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 86256?
It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $12.04. Illinois pays the most ($23.45) and Connecticut the least ($5.76).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86256?
Illinois, at $23.45, effective 2024-04-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86256?
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.