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Billing code 86812 · Lab & pathology

86812 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $23.23 for 86812 across 49 states, from $12.00 in Pennsylvania to $36.85 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$23.23units vary by state
Lowest
$12.00Pennsylvania
Highest
$36.85Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 86812?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86812. The national median is $23.23 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $36.85, and Pennsylvania the least, $12.00, a 3.1x spread.

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86812 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
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$36.85——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$36.66——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$32.45——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$24.65——Not classified—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$23.23——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$23.23——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$12.39——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-03-31$12.00——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 86812?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $23.23. Arkansas pays the most ($36.85) and Pennsylvania the least ($12.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86812?

Arkansas, at $36.85, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86812?

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.