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Billing code 88302 · Lab & pathology

88302 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $21.41 for 88302 across 50 states, from $5.61 in Texas to $37.90 in Alaska.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$21.41units vary by state
Lowest
$5.61Texas
Highest
$37.90Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 88302?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 88302. The national median is $21.41 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $37.90, and Texas the least, $5.61, a 6.8x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $28.21–$44.67 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

88302 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
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$37.90——Not classified—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$36.16——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$36.15——Not classified—
25Oklahoma Source · since 2026-07-01$21.47——Plans must pay at least this—
26New Jersey Source · since 2026-07-01$21.35——Not classified—
27Oregon Source · since 2026-02-01$21.19——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49District of Columbia Source · since 2026-01-01$5.85——Not classified—
50Texas Source · since 2021-09-01$5.61——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 88302?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $21.41. Alaska pays the most ($37.90) and Texas the least ($5.61).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 88302?

Alaska, at $37.90, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 88302?

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.