0278U Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $577.76 for 0278U across 8 states, from $328.41 in Florida to $608.17 in Montana.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- National median
- $577.76units vary by state
- Lowest
- $328.41Florida
- Highest
- $608.17Montana
What does Medicaid pay for 0278U?
8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0278U at the independent level. The national median is $577.76 (units differ between states). Montana pays the most, $608.17, and Florida the least, $328.41, a 1.9x spread.
0278U 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 0278U?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $577.76. Montana pays the most ($608.17) and Florida the least ($328.41).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0278U?
Montana, at $608.17, effective 2023-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0278U?
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.