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Billing code D5120 · Dental

D5120 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $731.48 for D5120 across 47 states, from $40.00 in California to $2,077.07 in Delaware.

Data as of Oct 5, 202647 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
47
National median
$731.48units vary by state
Lowest
$40.00California
Highest
$2,077.07Delaware
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D5120?

47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D5120. The national median is $731.48 (units differ between states). Delaware pays the most, $2,077.07, and California the least, $40.00 per percent of SMA, a 51.9x spread.

State ranking

D5120 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 47 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Delaware Source · since 2026-04-01$2,077.07——Not classified—
2Missouri Source · since 2022-07-01$1,627.20——Plans must pay at least this—
3Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$1,538.90——Paid by the state, outside plans—
23Maine Source · since 2025-07-01$751.02——Not classified—
24Utah Source · since 2019-07-01$731.48——Plans must pay at least this—
25Rhode Island Source · since 2022-07-01$730.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
46Florida Source · since 2026-07-01$311.37——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
47California 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 D5120?

It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $731.48. Delaware pays the most ($2,077.07) and California the least ($40.00 per percent of SMA).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D5120?

Delaware, at $2,077.07, effective 2026-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D5120?

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.