86828 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $54.56 for 86828 across 45 states, from $32.64 in Rhode Island to $77.03 in New Mexico.
- States publishing
- 45
- National median
- $54.56units vary by state
- Lowest
- $32.64Rhode Island
- Highest
- $77.03New Mexico
What does Medicaid pay for 86828?
45 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 86828. The national median is $54.56 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $77.03, and Rhode Island the least, $32.64, a 2.4x spread.
86828 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 45 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 86828?
It depends on the state. Of the 45 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $54.56. New Mexico pays the most ($77.03) and Rhode Island the least ($32.64).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 86828?
New Mexico, at $77.03, effective 2023-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 86828?
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.