86156 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $7.26 for 86156 across 49 states, from $4.08 in Florida to $9.57 in Arkansas.
- States publishing
- 49
- National median
- $7.26units vary by state
- Lowest
- $4.08Florida
- Highest
- $9.57Arkansas
What does Medicaid pay for 86156?
49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86156. The national median is $7.26 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $9.57, and Florida the least, $4.08, a 2.3x spread.
86156 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.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 86156?
It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $7.26. Arkansas pays the most ($9.57) and Florida the least ($4.08).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86156?
Arkansas, at $9.57, effective 2025-03-26.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86156?
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.