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Billing code 0252U · Lab & pathology

0252U Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $740.07 for 0252U across 8 states, from $409.89 in Florida to $759.05 in New Mexico.

Data as of Oct 5, 20268 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
8
National median
$740.07units vary by state
Lowest
$409.89Florida
Highest
$759.05New Mexico
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 0252U?

8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0252U. The national median is $740.07 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $759.05, and Florida the least, $409.89, a 1.9x spread.

State ranking

0252U rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 8 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1New Mexico Source · since 2024-11-01$759.05——Plans must pay at least this—
2Kentucky Source · since 2023-01-01$759.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$759.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
7Mississippi Source · since 2026-07-01$683.15——Plans must pay at least this—
8Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$409.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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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 0252U?

It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $740.07. New Mexico pays the most ($759.05) and Florida the least ($409.89).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0252U?

New Mexico, at $759.05, effective 2024-11-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0252U?

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.