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Billing code 86880 · Lab & pathology

86880 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $5.19 for 86880 across 50 states, from $2.59 in Florida to $7.67 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202650 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
50
National median
$5.19units vary by state
Lowest
$2.59Florida
Highest
$7.67Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 86880?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86880. The national median is $5.19 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $7.67, and Florida the least, $2.59, a 3.0x spread.

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86880 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$7.67——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$7.62——Plans must pay at least this—
3Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-03-31$7.43——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Illinois Source · since 2024-04-01$5.24——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$5.14——Not classified—
27Wyoming Source · since 2025-09-01$4.85——Not classified—
49Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$3.67——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$2.59——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

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What does Medicaid pay for 86880?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $5.19. Arkansas pays the most ($7.67) and Florida the least ($2.59).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86880?

Arkansas, at $7.67, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86880?

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.