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Billing code 87480 · Lab & pathology

87480 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $18.60 for 87480 across 50 states, from $9.62 in Florida to $28.63 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$18.60units vary by state
Lowest
$9.62Florida
Highest
$28.63Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 87480?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 87480. The national median is $18.60 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $28.63, and Florida the least, $9.62, a 3.0x spread.

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87480 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$28.63——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$28.49——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$24.80——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$19.15——Not classified—
26Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$18.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$18.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Nevada Source · since 2023-02-06$13.66——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$9.62——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 87480?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $18.60. Arkansas pays the most ($28.63) and Florida the least ($9.62).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 87480?

Arkansas, at $28.63, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 87480?

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.