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Billing code 86658 · Lab & pathology

86658 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $11.73 for 86658 across 49 states, from $5.81 in Wyoming to $18.61 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
49
National median
$11.73units vary by state
Lowest
$5.81Wyoming
Highest
$18.61Arkansas
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for 86658?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86658. The national median is $11.73 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $18.61, and Wyoming the least, $5.81, a 3.2x spread.

State ranking

86658 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$18.61——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$18.52——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$16.38——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$11.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
25Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$11.73——Plans must pay at least this—
26West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$11.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$6.26——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$5.81——Not classified—
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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 86658?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $11.73. Arkansas pays the most ($18.61) and Wyoming the least ($5.81).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86658?

Arkansas, at $18.61, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86658?

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.