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87483 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $375.10 for 87483 across 40 states, from $193.50 in Georgia to $571.72 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
40
National median
$375.10units vary by state
Lowest
$193.50Georgia
Highest
$571.72Arkansas

What does Medicaid pay for 87483?

40 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 87483 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $375.10 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $571.72, and Georgia the least, $193.50, a 3.0x spread.

87483 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 40 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$571.72——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2017-01-01$548.57——Plans must pay at least this—
3Wyoming Source · since 2021-01-01$501.69——Not classified—
20Missouri Source · since 2026-07-01$375.10——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
21Mississippi Source · since 2022-07-01$375.10——Plans must pay at least this—
22West Virginia Source · since 2023-04-01$375.10——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
39Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$201.89——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
40Georgia Source · since 2018-10-01$193.50——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 87483?

It depends on the state. Of the 40 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $375.10. Arkansas pays the most ($571.72) and Georgia the least ($193.50).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 87483?

Arkansas, at $571.72, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 87483?

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.