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Billing code P3000 · Lab & pathology

P3000 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Screening papanicolaou smear, cervical or vaginal. Medicaid pays a median of $15.27 for P3000 across 25 states, from $2.00 in Kansas to $18.54 in Arizona.

Data as of Oct 5, 202625 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
25
National median
$15.27units vary by state
Lowest
$2.00Kansas
Highest
$18.54Arizona
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for P3000?

25 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for P3000. The national median is $15.27 (units differ between states). Arizona pays the most, $18.54, and Kansas the least, $2.00, a 9.3x spread.

State ranking

P3000 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 25 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$18.54——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$18.54——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Kentucky Source · since 2026-01-01$18.54——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
12New Hampshire Source · since 2025-01-01$15.36——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
13Massachusetts Source · since 2024-09-01$15.27——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
14Washington Source · since 2026-07-01$14.83——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Rhode Island Source · since 2000-01-01$4.29——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Kansas Source · since 1989-01-01$2.00——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 P3000?

It depends on the state. Of the 25 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $15.27. Arizona pays the most ($18.54) and Kansas the least ($2.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for P3000?

Arizona, at $18.54, effective 2026-10-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for P3000?

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.