86356 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $24.10 for 86356 across 45 states, from $11.24 in Maine to $33.02 in North Carolina.
- States publishing
- 45
- National median
- $24.10units vary by state
- Lowest
- $11.24Maine
- Highest
- $33.02North Carolina
What does Medicaid pay for 86356?
45 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86356. The national median is $24.10 (units differ between states). North Carolina pays the most, $33.02, and Maine the least, $11.24, a 2.9x spread.
86356 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 45 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 86356?
It depends on the state. Of the 45 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $24.10. North Carolina pays the most ($33.02) and Maine the least ($11.24).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86356?
North Carolina, at $33.02, effective 2025-10-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86356?
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.