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Billing code 88362 · Lab & pathology

88362 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $99.41 for 88362 across 44 states, from $71.28 in Washington to $488.02 in Nebraska.

Data as of Oct 5, 202644 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
44
National median
$99.41units vary by state
Lowest
$71.28Washington
Highest
$488.02Nebraska
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 88362?

44 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 88362. The national median is $99.41 (units differ between states). Nebraska pays the most, $488.02, and Washington the least, $71.28, a 6.8x spread.

Medicare (non-facility, 2026 physician fee schedule): $196.71–$289.06 depending on the state's Medicare locality.

State ranking

88362 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 44 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$488.02——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$244.84——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$226.26——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
22Kansas Source · since 2023-07-01$99.46——Plans must pay at least this—
23Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-03-31$99.36——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Virginia Source · since 2026-07-01$98.09——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
43Alabama Source · since 2026-04-10$72.49——Not classified—
44Washington Source · since 2026-07-01$71.28——Plans may pay no more—
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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 88362?

It depends on the state. Of the 44 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $99.41. Nebraska pays the most ($488.02) and Washington the least ($71.28).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 88362?

Nebraska, at $488.02, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 88362?

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.