0008U Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Clinical lab tests. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0008U at the independent level. Rates run from $98.38 in Florida to $597.91 in Montana, with a median of $538.12.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $538.12units vary by state
- Highest
- $597.91Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0008U rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MontanaIndependent (non-agency) provider · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $597.91since 2021-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $597.91since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Clinical Lab fee schedule (2 |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $597.91since 2024-11-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service CPT |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $538.12since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Independent L |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $298.96since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $149.48since 2018-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $98.38since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Practitioner Laboratory Fee Schedule (20 |
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 with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 0008U?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $538.12. Montana pays the most ($597.91) and Florida the least ($98.38).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0008U?
Montana, at $597.91, effective 2021-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0008U?
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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.