D1551 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $39.33 for D1551 across 38 states, from $10.70 in Illinois to $92.11 in Delaware.
- States publishing
- 38
- National median
- $39.33units vary by state
- Lowest
- $10.70Illinois
- Highest
- $92.11Delaware
What does Medicaid pay for D1551?
38 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D1551. The national median is $39.33 (units differ between states). Delaware pays the most, $92.11, and Illinois the least, $10.70, a 8.6x spread.
D1551 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 38 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for D1551?
It depends on the state. Of the 38 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $39.33. Delaware pays the most ($92.11) and Illinois the least ($10.70).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D1551?
Delaware, at $92.11, effective 2026-04-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D1551?
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.