81232 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Clinical lab tests. 22 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81232 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $94.40 in Florida to $174.81 in Montana, with a median of $149.82.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 22
- Median rate
- $149.82units vary by state
- Highest
- $174.81Montana
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
81232 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) | $174.81since 2018-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $174.81since 2018-01-01 | 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) | $174.81since 2018-01-01 | — | — | 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) | $174.81since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Clinical Lab fee schedule (2 |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $174.81since 2025-03-26 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Independent Laboratory |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $174.81since 2024-11-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Fee for Service CPT |
| ArizonaClinical nurse specialist · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $157.33since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Clinical |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $157.33since 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) | $157.33since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MassHealth (fee-for-service, EOHHS 101 CMR rate regulations) | $154.16since 2024-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Rates for Clinical Laboratory Services ( |
| IdahoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Idaho Medicaid (fee-for-service, Division of Medicaid / Gainwell) | $151.04since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Idaho Medicaid Numerical Fee Schedule Ju |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $148.59since 2018-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $144.74since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $139.85since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $139.85since 2018-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Lab Max Allowable (in Zipped 2018 Fee Sc |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $139.85since 2018-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing Outpatie |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $139.85since 2024-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $131.11since 2019-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM laboratory services payment schedule |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $122.56since 2018-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: Lab October 2026 |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $122.37since 2023-11-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $119.07since 2024-04-01 | — | — | 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) | $94.40since 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 81232?
It depends on the state. Of the 22 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $149.82. Montana pays the most ($174.81) and Florida the least ($94.40).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81232?
Montana, at $174.81, effective 2018-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81232?
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.
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