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Billing code 86682 · Lab & pathology

86682 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $11.71 for 86682 across 47 states, from $7.48 in Virginia to $18.57 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
47
National median
$11.71units vary by state
Lowest
$7.48Virginia
Highest
$18.57Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 86682?

47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86682. The national median is $11.71 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $18.57, and Virginia the least, $7.48, a 2.5x spread.

State ranking

86682 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
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$18.57——Not classified—
2Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$16.35——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$16.03——Plans must pay at least this—
23Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$11.71——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$11.71——Plans must pay at least this—
25West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$11.71——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
46Wisconsin Source · since 2015-01-01$7.91——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$7.48——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 86682?

It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $11.71. Arkansas pays the most ($18.57) and Virginia the least ($7.48).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86682?

Arkansas, at $18.57, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86682?

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.