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0446U Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $790.22 for 0446U across 8 states, from $453.95 in Florida to $840.65 in Kentucky.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
8
National median
$790.22units vary by state
Lowest
$453.95Florida
Highest
$840.65Kentucky

What does Medicaid pay for 0446U?

8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0446U at the independent level. The national median is $790.22 (units differ between states). Kentucky pays the most, $840.65, and Florida the least, $453.95, a 1.9x spread.

0446U 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
1Kentucky Source · since 2025-01-01$840.65——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Hawaii Source · since 2026-06-01$840.65——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Montana Source · since 2025-01-01$840.64——Not classified—
7Maryland Source · since 2026-02-01$668.32——Not classified—
8Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$453.95——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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 0446U?

It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $790.22. Kentucky pays the most ($840.65) and Florida the least ($453.95).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0446U?

Kentucky, at $840.65, effective 2025-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0446U?

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.