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Billing code D4249 · Dental

D4249 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $392.03 for D4249 across 16 states, from $75.00 in New York to $854.25 in Vermont.

Data as of Oct 5, 202616 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
16
National median
$392.03units vary by state
Lowest
$75.00New York
Highest
$854.25Vermont
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D4249?

16 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D4249. The national median is $392.03 (units differ between states). Vermont pays the most, $854.25, and New York the least, $75.00, a 11.4x spread.

State ranking

D4249 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 16 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Vermont Source · since 2023-07-01$854.25——Not classified—
2Missouri Source · since 2022-07-01$711.20——Plans must pay at least this—
3Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$666.65——Paid by the state, outside plans—
8District of Columbia Source · since 2021-07-09$396.00——Not classified—
9Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$388.06——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10Virginia Source · since 2010-10-01$300.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
15New Jersey Source · since 2026-07-01$78.05——Not classified—
16New York Source · since 2024-01-31$75.00——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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for D4249?

It depends on the state. Of the 16 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $392.03. Vermont pays the most ($854.25) and New York the least ($75.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D4249?

Vermont, at $854.25, effective 2023-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D4249?

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.