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Billing code 82106 · Lab & pathology

82106 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $15.30 for 82106 across 50 states, from $8.16 in Florida to $23.95 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202650 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
50
National median
$15.30units vary by state
Lowest
$8.16Florida
Highest
$23.95Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 82106?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 82106. The national median is $15.30 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $23.95, and Florida the least, $8.16, a 2.9x spread.

State ranking

82106 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 50 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$23.95——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$23.84——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$21.10——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$15.30——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$15.30——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$15.30——Plans must pay at least this—
49New York Source · since 2020-05-29$10.10——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$8.16——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 82106?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $15.30. Arkansas pays the most ($23.95) and Florida the least ($8.16).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 82106?

Arkansas, at $23.95, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 82106?

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.