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Billing code 87482 · Lab & pathology

87482 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $50.17 for 87482 across 45 states, from $23.52 in Arkansas to $60.19 in Texas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202645 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
45
National median
$50.17units vary by state
Lowest
$23.52Arkansas
Highest
$60.19Texas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 87482?

45 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 87482. The national median is $50.17 (units differ between states). Texas pays the most, $60.19, and Arkansas the least, $23.52, a 2.6x spread.

State ranking

87482 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 45 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$60.19——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$59.30——Plans must pay at least this—
3Montana Source · since 2018-07-01$55.74——Not classified—
22Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$50.17——Plans must pay at least this—
23West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$50.17——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Massachusetts Source · since 2024-09-01$49.16——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
44Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$26.75——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
45Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$23.52——Not classified—
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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 87482?

It depends on the state. Of the 45 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $50.17. Texas pays the most ($60.19) and Arkansas the least ($23.52).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 87482?

Texas, at $60.19, effective 2019-07-04.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 87482?

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.