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Billing code 88177 · Lab & pathology

88177 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $18.06 for 88177 across 47 states, from $11.89 in Nevada to $38.27 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
47
National median
$18.06units vary by state
Lowest
$11.89Nevada
Highest
$38.27Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 88177?

47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 88177. The national median is $18.06 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $38.27, and Nevada the least, $11.89, a 3.2x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $26.78–$37.05 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

88177 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
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$38.27——Not classified—
2Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$32.51——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$30.86——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
23Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$18.28——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$18.06——Plans must pay at least this—
25District of Columbia Source · since 2026-01-01$17.82——Not classified—
46Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$12.92——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47Nevada Source · since 2024-01-01$11.89——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 88177?

It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $18.06. Alaska pays the most ($38.27) and Nevada the least ($11.89).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 88177?

Alaska, at $38.27, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 88177?

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.