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Billing code D2721 · Dental

D2721 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $366.12 for D2721 across 24 states, from $40.00 in California to $948.80 in Missouri.

Data as of Oct 5, 202624 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
24
National median
$366.12units vary by state
Lowest
$40.00California
Highest
$948.80Missouri
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D2721?

24 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D2721. The national median is $366.12 (units differ between states). Missouri pays the most, $948.80, and California the least, $40.00 per percent of SMA, a 23.7x spread.

State ranking

D2721 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 24 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Missouri Source · since 2022-07-01$948.80——Plans must pay at least this—
2North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$829.91——Not classified—
3Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$713.63——Paid by the state, outside plans—
12Minnesota Source · since 2000-08-01$409.36——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
13Nevada Source · since 2024-01-01$322.88——Plans must pay at least this—
14Rhode Island Source · since 2001-12-01$300.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
23Kansas Source · since 1987-07-01$115.00——Not classified—
24California Source · since 2018-07-01$40.00percent of SMA—Paid by the state, outside plans—
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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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for D2721?

It depends on the state. Of the 24 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $366.12. Missouri pays the most ($948.80) and California the least ($40.00 per percent of SMA).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D2721?

Missouri, at $948.80, effective 2022-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D2721?

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.