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82085 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $9.00 for 82085 across 49 states, from $4.66 in Florida to $13.87 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$9.00units vary by state
Lowest
$4.66Florida
Highest
$13.87Arkansas

What does Medicaid pay for 82085?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82085 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $9.00 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $13.87, and Florida the least, $4.66, a 3.0x spread.

82085 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 49 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$13.87——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$13.78——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$12.20——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$9.27——Not classified—
25Pennsylvania Source · since 2009-04-04$9.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$8.74——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Illinois Source · since 2024-04-01$6.62——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$4.66——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 82085?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $9.00. Arkansas pays the most ($13.87) and Florida the least ($4.66).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82085?

Arkansas, at $13.87, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82085?

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.