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Billing code 81203 · Lab & pathology

81203 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $180.00 for 81203 across 43 states, from $13.50 in Arizona to $452.67 in Pennsylvania.

Data as of Oct 5, 202643 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
43
National median
$180.00units vary by state
Lowest
$13.50Arizona
Highest
$452.67Pennsylvania
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 81203?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81203. The national median is $180.00 (units differ between states). Pennsylvania pays the most, $452.67, and Arizona the least, $13.50 per A, a 33.5x spread.

State ranking

81203 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 43 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Pennsylvania Source · since 2014-06-23$452.67——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
2Kansas Source · since 2013-01-01$374.30——Plans must pay at least this—
3New Mexico Source · since 2024-11-01$240.00——Plans must pay at least this—
21Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$180.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
22Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$180.00——Plans must pay at least this—
23West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$180.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
42Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$98.40——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
43Arizona Source · since 2021-10-01$13.50A—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 81203?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $180.00. Pennsylvania pays the most ($452.67) and Arizona the least ($13.50 per A).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81203?

Pennsylvania, at $452.67, effective 2014-06-23.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81203?

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.