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87283 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $50.34 for 87283 across 49 states, from $8.18 in Nevada to $72.96 in New Mexico.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
49
National median
$50.34units vary by state
Lowest
$8.18Nevada
Highest
$72.96New Mexico

What does Medicaid pay for 87283?

49 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 87283 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $50.34 (units differ between states). New Mexico pays the most, $72.96, and Nevada the least, $8.18, a 8.9x spread.

87283 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
1New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$72.96——Plans must pay at least this—
2Texas Source · since 2019-07-04$65.66——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$60.80——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$50.65——Not classified—
25Michigan Source · since 2023-01-01$50.34——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
26New Jersey Source · since 2025-01-01$48.64——Not classified—
48Rhode Island Source · since 2003-01-01$10.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
49Nevada Source · since 2017-01-01$8.18——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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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for 87283?

It depends on the state. Of the 49 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $50.34. New Mexico pays the most ($72.96) and Nevada the least ($8.18).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 87283?

New Mexico, at $72.96, effective 2023-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 87283?

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.