86831 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $73.69 for 86831 across 46 states, from $10.27 in California to $91.27 in Iowa.
- States publishing
- 46
- National median
- $73.69units vary by state
- Lowest
- $10.27California
- Highest
- $91.27Iowa
What does Medicaid pay for 86831?
46 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86831. The national median is $73.69 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $91.27, and California the least, $10.27, a 8.9x spread.
86831 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 46 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 86831?
It depends on the state. Of the 46 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $73.69. Iowa pays the most ($91.27) and California the least ($10.27).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86831?
Iowa, at $91.27, effective 2013-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86831?
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.