87999 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Clinical lab tests. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 87999 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.00 in Arkansas to $1,960.00 in Alabama, with a median of $38.16.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $38.16units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,960.00Alabama
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
87999 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $1,960.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-04-10 | — | — | Not classified | — | Laboratory and Radiology Fee Schedule (R |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MediKan (Kansas state-funded medical program, KMAP fee schedule) | $1,666.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2008-06-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | KMAP Fee Schedule MKN Medicaid (FeeSched |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $40.60since 2026-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| OhioAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $38.16since 2018-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | ODM laboratory services payment schedule |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program (adult cystic fibrosis, hemophilia home care, chronic renal disease; state-funded) | $4.80since 2006-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Adult Cy |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $0.01since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020 |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.00since 2025-03-26 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Independent Laboratory |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 87999?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $38.16. Alabama pays the most ($1,960.00) and Arkansas the least ($0.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 87999?
Alabama, at $1,960.00, effective 2026-04-10.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 87999?
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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.