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Billing code 85660 · Lab & pathology

85660 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $4.96 for 85660 across 49 states, from $2.65 in Florida to $7.88 in Arkansas.

Data as of Oct 5, 202649 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
49
National median
$4.96units vary by state
Lowest
$2.65Florida
Highest
$7.88Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 85660?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 85660. The national median is $4.96 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $7.88, and Florida the least, $2.65, a 3.0x spread.

State ranking

85660 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 2025-06-04$7.88——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2020-05-01$7.84——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$6.94——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$4.96——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$4.96——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$4.96——Plans must pay at least this—
48Pennsylvania Source · since 2008-10-21$3.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$2.65——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 85660?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $4.96. Arkansas pays the most ($7.88) and Florida the least ($2.65).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 85660?

Arkansas, at $7.88, effective 2025-06-04.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 85660?

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.