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Billing code 87197 · Lab & pathology

87197 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $14.43 for 87197 across 47 states, from $8.36 in Virginia to $21.34 in Iowa.

Data as of Oct 5, 202647 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
47
National median
$14.43units vary by state
Lowest
$8.36Virginia
Highest
$21.34Iowa
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 87197?

47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 87197. The national median is $14.43 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $21.34, and Virginia the least, $8.36, a 2.6x spread.

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87197 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 47 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$21.34——Plans must pay at least this—
2Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$18.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$18.53——Plans must pay at least this—
23Vermont Source · since 2025-01-01$14.64——Not classified—
24Louisiana Source · since 2012-07-01$14.43——Plans must pay at least this—
25Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$14.35——Not classified—
46Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$8.75——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$8.36——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 87197?

It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $14.43. Iowa pays the most ($21.34) and Virginia the least ($8.36).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 87197?

Iowa, at $21.34, effective 2013-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 87197?

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.