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Billing code 86308 · Lab & pathology

86308 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $4.86 for 86308 across 50 states, from $2.49 in Florida to $7.39 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
50
National median
$4.86units vary by state
Lowest
$2.49Florida
Highest
$7.39Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 86308?

50 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86308. The national median is $4.86 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $7.39, and Florida the least, $2.49, a 3.0x spread.

State ranking

86308 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$7.39——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2024-01-01$7.35——Plans must pay at least this—
3Pennsylvania Source · since 2008-07-01$7.15——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$4.94——Not classified—
26New York Source · since 2020-05-29$4.78——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
27Illinois Source · since 2013-01-01$4.67——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$3.53——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
50Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$2.49——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 86308?

It depends on the state. Of the 50 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $4.86. Arkansas pays the most ($7.39) and Florida the least ($2.49).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86308?

Arkansas, at $7.39, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86308?

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.