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Billing code P9612 · Lab & pathology

P9612 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient. Medicaid pays a median of $7.86 for P9612 across 26 states, from $0.75 in Kansas to $10.28 in New Mexico.

Data as of Oct 5, 202626 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
26
National median
$7.86units vary by state
Lowest
$0.75Kansas
Highest
$10.28New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for P9612?

26 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for P9612. The national median is $7.86 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $10.28, and Kansas the least, $0.75, a 13.7x spread.

State ranking

P9612 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 26 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$10.28——Plans must pay at least this—
2Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$9.34——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Minnesota Source · since 2026-01-01$9.34——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
13Idaho Source · since 2026-07-01$8.07——Not classified—
14New Hampshire Source · since 2025-01-01$7.64——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
15Massachusetts Source · since 2024-09-01$7.56——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Rhode Island Source · since 2000-01-01$1.80——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Kansas Source · since 1999-01-01$0.75——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 P9612?

It depends on the state. Of the 26 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $7.86. New Mexico pays the most ($10.28) and Kansas the least ($0.75).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for P9612?

New Mexico, at $10.28, effective 2023-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for P9612?

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.