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Billing code 81108 · Lab & pathology

81108 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $117.27 for 81108 across 37 states, from $39.72 in Florida to $150.89 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202637 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
37
National median
$117.27units vary by state
Lowest
$39.72Florida
Highest
$150.89Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 81108?

37 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81108. The national median is $117.27 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $150.89, and Florida the least, $39.72, a 3.8x spread.

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81108 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 37 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$150.89——Not classified—
2Texas Source · since 2021-11-17$131.99——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Kansas Source · since 2018-01-01$128.26——Plans must pay at least this—
18Vermont Source · since 2025-01-01$119.16——Not classified—
19Iowa Source · since 2023-09-01$117.27——Plans must pay at least this—
20Connecticut Source · since 2018-01-01$116.72——Not classified—
36Illinois Source · since 2024-04-01$83.24——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
37Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$39.72——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 81108?

It depends on the state. Of the 37 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $117.27. Arkansas pays the most ($150.89) and Florida the least ($39.72).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81108?

Arkansas, at $150.89, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81108?

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.