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Billing code 87533 · Lab & pathology

87533 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $38.00 for 87533 across 46 states, from $20.05 in Florida to $59.30 in Iowa.

Data as of Oct 5, 202646 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
46
National median
$38.00units vary by state
Lowest
$20.05Florida
Highest
$59.30Iowa
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 87533?

46 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 87533. The national median is $38.00 (units differ between states). Iowa pays the most, $59.30, and Florida the least, $20.05, a 3.0x spread.

State ranking

87533 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 46 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$59.30——Plans must pay at least this—
2Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$52.50——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$51.19——Not classified—
23Virginia Source · since 2014-07-01$38.41——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$37.58——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$37.58——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
45Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$23.52——Not classified—
46Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$20.05——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 87533?

It depends on the state. Of the 46 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $38.00. Iowa pays the most ($59.30) and Florida the least ($20.05).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 87533?

Iowa, at $59.30, effective 2013-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 87533?

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.