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Billing code 87088 · Lab & pathology

87088 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $7.88 for 87088 across 50 states, from $3.88 in Florida to $11.55 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$7.88units vary by state
Lowest
$3.88Florida
Highest
$11.55Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 87088?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 87088. The national median is $7.88 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $11.55, and Florida the least, $3.88, a 3.0x spread.

State ranking

87088 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 2025-06-04$11.55——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$11.50——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$10.18——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Vermont Source · since 2025-01-01$7.89——Not classified—
26Illinois Source · since 2024-04-01$7.87——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$7.74——Not classified—
49Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$5.53——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$3.88——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 87088?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $7.88. Arkansas pays the most ($11.55) and Florida the least ($3.88).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 87088?

Arkansas, at $11.55, effective 2025-06-04.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 87088?

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.