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Billing code 86832 · Lab & pathology

86832 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $275.19 for 86832 across 46 states, from $10.27 in California to $388.51 in New Mexico.

Data as of Oct 5, 202646 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
46
National median
$275.19units vary by state
Lowest
$10.27California
Highest
$388.51New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 86832?

46 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86832. The national median is $275.19 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $388.51, and California the least, $10.27, a 37.8x spread.

State ranking

86832 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.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$388.51——Plans must pay at least this—
2Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$349.65——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$323.75——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
23Louisiana Source · since 2025-07-01$275.19——Plans must pay at least this—
24Kansas Source · since 2023-07-01$275.19——Plans must pay at least this—
25Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$269.68——Not classified—
45Rhode Island Source · since 2013-01-01$104.64——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
46California Source · since 2026-10-01$10.27——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 86832?

It depends on the state. Of the 46 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $275.19. New Mexico pays the most ($388.51) and California the least ($10.27).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86832?

New Mexico, at $388.51, effective 2023-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86832?

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.