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81379 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $320.28 for 81379 across 38 states, from $13.50 in Arizona to $388.91 in Kansas.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
38
National median
$320.28units vary by state
Lowest
$13.50Arizona
Highest
$388.91Kansas

What does Medicaid pay for 81379?

38 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 81379 at the independent level. The national median is $320.28 (units differ between states). Kansas pays the most, $388.91, and Arizona the least, $13.50 per A, a 28.8x spread.

81379 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 38 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Kansas Source · since 2014-04-01$388.91——Plans must pay at least this—
2Pennsylvania Source · since 2014-06-23$366.03——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Texas Source · since 2021-11-17$362.21——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
19Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$320.28——Not classified—
20Maine Source · since 2016-07-01$320.28——Not classified—
21Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$301.84——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
37Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$152.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
38Arizona 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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 81379?

It depends on the state. Of the 38 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $320.28. Kansas pays the most ($388.91) and Arizona the least ($13.50 per A).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 81379?

Kansas, at $388.91, effective 2014-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 81379?

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.