86972 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $20.78 for 86972 across 21 states, from $2.00 in Louisiana to $129.47 in Kansas.
- States publishing
- 21
- National median
- $20.78units vary by state
- Lowest
- $2.00Louisiana
- Highest
- $129.47Kansas
What does Medicaid pay for 86972?
21 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86972. The national median is $20.78 (units differ between states). Kansas pays the most, $129.47, and Louisiana the least, $2.00, a 64.7x spread.
86972 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 21 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 86972?
It depends on the state. Of the 21 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $20.78. Kansas pays the most ($129.47) and Louisiana the least ($2.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86972?
Kansas, at $129.47, effective 2023-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86972?
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.