0493U Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Clinical lab tests. 16 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 0493U at the independent level. Rates run from $1,486.76 in Florida to $2,753.25 in Montana, with a median of $2,477.93.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 16
- Median rate
- $2,477.93units vary by state
- Highest
- $2,753.25Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
0493U 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) | $2,753.25since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $2,753.25since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Clinical |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $2,753.25since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $2,753.25since 2026-01-12 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $2,753.25since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $2,753.25since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Clinical Lab fee schedule (2 |
| TexasIndependent (non-agency) provider · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $2,497.74since 2019-07-04 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Labor |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $2,477.93since 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) | $2,477.93since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $2,448.98since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | SoonerCare Title XIX Fee Schedule |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $2,202.60since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid (fee-for-service, MDH) | $2,188.83since 2026-02-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Maryland Medicaid Medical Laboratory Fee |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $2,064.94since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM laboratory services payment schedule |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $1,927.28since 2025-05-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $1,875.24since 2025-01-01 | — | — | 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) | $1,486.76since 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 0493U?
It depends on the state. Of the 16 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2,477.93. Montana pays the most ($2,753.25) and Florida the least ($1,486.76).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 0493U?
Montana, at $2,753.25, effective 2025-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 0493U?
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.