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Billing code 88285 · Lab & pathology

88285 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $23.81 for 88285 across 50 states, from $5.05 in New York to $32.29 in New Mexico.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$23.81units vary by state
Lowest
$5.05New York
Highest
$32.29New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 88285?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 88285. The national median is $23.81 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $32.29, and New York the least, $5.05, a 6.4x spread.

State ranking

88285 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
1New Mexico Source · since 2024-11-01$32.29——Plans must pay at least this—
2Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$29.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$27.14——Not classified—
25Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$23.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Massachusetts Source · since 2024-09-01$23.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$23.29——Not classified—
49Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$5.66——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50New York Source · since 2020-05-29$5.05——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 88285?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $23.81. New Mexico pays the most ($32.29) and New York the least ($5.05).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 88285?

New Mexico, at $32.29, effective 2024-11-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 88285?

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.