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Published codes
2,179
Lab & Imaging procedures on the 2026 schedule
Median % of Medicare
123.5%
vs national Medicare, GPCI-neutral
Effective vintage
2026
latest effective year on the schedule
Common lab & imaging procedures and what Arkansas Medicaid pays
A curated sample of recognizable procedures from the 2,179-code schedule. Rates are the state's published fee-for-service amounts; the percentage compares each rate with the national Medicare amount for the same code.
| Code | Procedure | Arkansas rate | % of Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70110 | Jaw (mandible) X-ray, 4 or more views | $47.56 | 110.4% |
| 70140 | Facial bone X-ray, under 3 views | $40.70 | 128.3% |
| 70160 | Nasal bone X-ray | $37.30 | 99.7% |
| 70220 | Sinus X-ray, 3 or more views | $49.50 | 131.2% |
| 70360 | Neck soft tissue X-ray | $20.90 | 67.3% |
| 70450 | CT scan of the head without contrast | $276.10 | 259.1% |
| 70480 | CT scan of the eye socket or inner ear without contrast | $304.70 | 192.5% |
| 70486 | CT scan of the face and sinuses without contrast | $298.10 | 232.4% |
| 70491 | CT scan of neck soft tissue with contrast | $355.30 | 193.8% |
| 70551 | MRI of the brain without contrast | $564.00 | 288.7% |
| 70553 | MRI of the brain without then with contrast | $834.90 | 263.4% |
| 71045 | Chest X-ray, 1 view | $22.95 | 90.4% |
| 71046 | Chest X-ray, 2 views | $35.13 | 106.2% |
| 71047 | Chest X-ray, 3 views | $44.96 | 109.4% |
| 71048 | Chest X-ray, 4 or more views | $48.34 | 107.2% |
| 71100 | Rib X-ray, one side | $39.60 | 109.8% |
| 71250 | CT scan of the chest without contrast | $352.00 | 265.5% |
| 71260 | CT scan of the chest with contrast | $413.60 | 248.2% |
| 71275 | CT angiography of the chest | $406.16 | 144.8% |
| 72040 | Neck (cervical) spine X-ray, 2-3 views | $46.00 | 115.7% |
| 72070 | Mid-back (thoracic) spine X-ray, 2 views | $47.09 | 142.4% |
| 72100 | Lower back (lumbar) spine X-ray, 2-3 views | $46.20 | 114.3% |
| 72110 | Lower back (lumbar) spine X-ray, 4 or more views | $66.00 | 123.5% |
| 72125 | CT scan of the neck (cervical) spine without contrast | $352.00 | 269.5% |
| 72131 | CT scan of the lower (lumbar) spine without contrast | $352.00 | 270.9% |
Published Medicaid fee-for-service schedule amounts, not a coverage or eligibility guarantee. Managed-care plan rates can differ. Where no prior-authorization flag is shown, the state does not publish one. Rows marked * show the schedule's representative published variant.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Arkansas Medicaid pay for laboratory tests and imaging?
Arkansas Medicaid publishes 2,179 lab & imaging procedure rates effective 2026, paying a median 123.5% of the national Medicare amount for the same services. The schedule covers blood panels, urinalysis, X-rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. The table on this page shows published rates for common procedures; the complete all-codes schedule is available as a CSV download with a ProviderSignal Rates subscription.
How do Arkansas's lab & imaging rates compare with Medicare?
Across lab & imaging codes with a national Medicare comparator, Arkansas Medicaid pays a median 123.5% of the Medicare amount (GPCI-neutral national comparison). Individual codes vary widely, so check the per-code percentage in the table.
Do lab & imaging services need prior authorization in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not publish prior-authorization indicators on this fee schedule, so PA requirements must be confirmed through the state's provider manual or portal. Absence of a flag here means "not published", never "no PA required".
Where do these rates come from?
Directly from Arkansas's published Medicaid fee-for-service schedule (effective 2026), collected and normalized by ProviderSignal across all 50 states + DC. Rates are re-collected on a rolling schedule and this page updates automatically. Procedure descriptions are ProviderSignal's own plain-language labels or public-domain CMS text.
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