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Billing code 88329 · Lab & pathology

88329 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $36.25 for 88329 across 48 states, from $20.00 in District of Columbia to $89.47 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202648 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
48
National median
$36.25units vary by state
Lowest
$20.00District of Columbia
Highest
$89.47Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 88329?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 88329. The national median is $36.25 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $89.47, and District of Columbia the least, $20.00, a 4.5x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $47.36–$66.72 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

88329 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 48 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$89.47——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$73.24——Not classified—
3New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$64.36——Plans must pay at least this—
24Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$36.87——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25West Virginia Source · since 2026-04-01$35.62——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Alabama Source · since 2026-04-10$34.60——Not classified—
47Ohio Source · since 2026-04-01$20.72——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48District of Columbia Source · since 2018-04-01$20.00——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 88329?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $36.25. Alaska pays the most ($89.47) and District of Columbia the least ($20.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 88329?

Alaska, at $89.47, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 88329?

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.