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Billing code 81223 · Lab & pathology

81223 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $449.10 for 81223 across 43 states, from $13.50 in Arizona to $2,271.77 in Kansas.

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

States publishing
43
National median
$449.10units vary by state
Lowest
$13.50Arizona
Highest
$2,271.77Kansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 81223?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81223. The national median is $449.10 (units differ between states). Kansas pays the most, $2,271.77, and Arizona the least, $13.50 per A, a 168.3x spread.

State ranking

81223 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
1Kansas Source · since 2013-01-01$2,271.77——Plans must pay at least this—
2California Source · since 2026-10-01$1,243.57——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$960.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$454.09——Plans must pay at least this—
22Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$449.10——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
23Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$449.10——Plans must pay at least this—
42Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$269.46——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 81223?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $449.10. Kansas pays the most ($2,271.77) and Arizona the least ($13.50 per A).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81223?

Kansas, at $2,271.77, effective 2013-01-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81223?

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.