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Billing code 88348 · Lab & pathology

88348 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $314.15 for 88348 across 49 states, from $51.50 in Pennsylvania to $599.71 in Alaska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$314.15units vary by state
Lowest
$51.50Pennsylvania
Highest
$599.71Alaska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 88348?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 88348. The national median is $314.15 (units differ between states). Alaska pays the most, $599.71, and Pennsylvania the least, $51.50, a 11.6x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $416.12–$669.30 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

88348 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Alaska Source · since 2026-07-01$599.71——Not classified—
2Montana Source · since 2026-07-01$570.44——Not classified—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$538.82——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Massachusetts Source · since 2026-10-01$317.11——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$314.15——Plans must pay at least this—
26Delaware Source · since 2024-01-01$304.29——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48District of Columbia Source · since 2026-01-01$63.06——Not classified—
49Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-05-27$51.50——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 88348?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $314.15. Alaska pays the most ($599.71) and Pennsylvania the least ($51.50).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 88348?

Alaska, at $599.71, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 88348?

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.