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Billing code G0143 · Lab & pathology

G0143 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal. Medicaid pays a median of $25.48 for G0143 across 19 states, from $1.00 in Kansas to $27.05 in Wisconsin.

Data as of Oct 5, 202619 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
19
National median
$25.48units vary by state
Lowest
$1.00Kansas
Highest
$27.05Wisconsin
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for G0143?

19 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for G0143. The national median is $25.48 (units differ between states). Wisconsin pays the most, $27.05, and Kansas the least, $1.00, a 27.1x spread.

State ranking

G0143 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 19 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Wisconsin Source · since 2018-01-01$27.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Indiana Source · since 2024-01-01$27.05unit—Plans must pay at least this—
3Minnesota Source · since 2018-01-01$27.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
9Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$26.51——Not classified—
10Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$25.48——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
11New Hampshire Source · since 2023-07-01$24.79——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
18Connecticut Source · since 2016-01-01$14.39——Not classified—
19Kansas Source · since 1999-01-01$1.00——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 G0143?

It depends on the state. Of the 19 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $25.48. Wisconsin pays the most ($27.05) and Kansas the least ($1.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for G0143?

Wisconsin, at $27.05, effective 2018-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for G0143?

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.