0179U Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Clinical lab tests. 9 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0179U at the independent level. Rates run from $1,049.34 in Florida to $1,943.21 in Kentucky, with a median of $1,748.89.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 9
- Median rate
- $1,748.89units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,943.21Kentucky
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0179U 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $1,943.21since 2022-01-01 | — | — | 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) | $1,943.21since 2024-11-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service CPT |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1,943.21since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
| MontanaIndependent (non-agency) provider · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $1,943.20since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $1,748.89since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Independent L |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1,748.89since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $1,544.85since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Medical Laboratory Fee |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $1,323.52since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS Practitioner Fee Schedule (effective |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1,049.34since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Independent Laboratory Fee Schedule (202 |
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 0179U?
It depends on the state. Of the 9 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,748.89. Kentucky pays the most ($1,943.21) and Florida the least ($1,049.34).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0179U?
Kentucky, at $1,943.21, effective 2022-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0179U?
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.