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88249 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Clinical lab tests. Medicaid pays a median of $167.11 for 88249 across 48 states, from $97.69 in Florida to $247.30 in Arkansas.

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

States publishing
48
National median
$167.11units vary by state
Lowest
$97.69Florida
Highest
$247.30Arkansas

What does Medicaid pay for 88249?

48 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 88249 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $167.11 (units differ between states). Arkansas pays the most, $247.30, and Florida the least, $97.69, a 2.5x spread.

88249 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 48 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Arkansas Source · since 2025-03-26$247.30——Not classified—
2Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$246.05——Plans must pay at least this—
3Georgia Source · since 2017-01-01$217.76——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24Vermont Source · since 2025-01-01$168.84——Not classified—
25Connecticut Source · since 2015-01-01$165.38——Not classified—
26North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$157.58——Plans must pay at least this—
47New York Source · since 2020-05-29$101.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
48Florida Source · since 2026-01-01$97.69——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 88249?

It depends on the state. Of the 48 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $167.11. Arkansas pays the most ($247.30) and Florida the least ($97.69).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 88249?

Arkansas, at $247.30, effective 2025-03-26.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 88249?

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.