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Published codes
1,899
Lab & Imaging procedures on the 2026 schedule
Median % of Medicare
91.8%
vs national Medicare, GPCI-neutral
Effective vintage
2026
latest effective year on the schedule
Common lab & imaging procedures and what Louisiana Medicaid pays
A curated sample of recognizable procedures from the 1,899-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 | Louisiana rate | % of Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70100 | Jaw (mandible) X-ray, up to 3 views | $36.64 | 90.7% |
| 70110 | Jaw (mandible) X-ray, 4 or more views | $46.17 | 107.1% |
| 70140 | Facial bone X-ray, under 3 views | $41.40 | 130.5% |
| 70150 | Facial bone X-ray, complete, 3 or more views | $53.82 | 115.1% |
| 70160 | Nasal bone X-ray | $35.63 | 95.2% |
| 70200 | Eye socket X-ray, complete, 4 or more views | $36.90 | 78.9% |
| 70210 | Sinus X-ray, up to 2 views | $24.81 | 76.6% |
| 70220 | Sinus X-ray, 3 or more views | $28.97 | 76.8% |
| 70250 | Skull X-ray, up to 3 views | $43.87 | 122.7% |
| 70328 | Jaw joint (TMJ) X-ray, one side | $26.59 | 78% |
| 70330 | Jaw joint (TMJ) X-ray, both sides | $40.50 | 75.8% |
| 70360 | Neck soft tissue X-ray | $31.02 | 99.9% |
| 70450 | CT scan of the head without contrast | $144.06 | 135.2% |
| 70480 | CT scan of the eye socket or inner ear without contrast | $160.80 | 101.6% |
| 70486 | CT scan of the face and sinuses without contrast | $155.93 | 121.6% |
| 70491 | CT scan of neck soft tissue with contrast | $208.27 | 113.6% |
| 70551 | MRI of the brain without contrast | $264.84 | 135.5% |
| 70553 | MRI of the brain without then with contrast | $509.57 | 160.8% |
| 71045 | Chest X-ray, 1 view | $19.86 | 78.3% |
| 71046 | Chest X-ray, 2 views | $25.98 | 78.6% |
| 71047 | Chest X-ray, 3 views | $32.62 | 79.4% |
| 71048 | Chest X-ray, 4 or more views | $35.25 | 78.2% |
| 71100 | Rib X-ray, one side | $40.14 | 111.3% |
| 71101 | Rib X-ray, one side, with chest view | $32.62 | 78.1% |
| 71110 | Rib X-ray, both sides, 3 views | $54.39 | 127.2% |
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 Louisiana Medicaid pay for laboratory tests and imaging?
Louisiana Medicaid publishes 1,899 lab & imaging procedure rates effective 2026, paying a median 91.8% 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 Louisiana's lab & imaging rates compare with Medicare?
Across lab & imaging codes with a national Medicare comparator, Louisiana Medicaid pays a median 91.8% 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 Louisiana?
Louisiana 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 Louisiana'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.