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Billing code D5511 · Dental

D5511 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $88.85 for D5511 across 43 states, from $40.00 in Maryland to $279.33 in Delaware.

Data as of Oct 5, 202643 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
43
National median
$88.85units vary by state
Lowest
$40.00Maryland
Highest
$279.33Delaware
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D5511?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D5511. The national median is $88.85 (units differ between states). Delaware pays the most, $279.33, and Maryland the least, $40.00, a 7.0x spread.

State ranking

D5511 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 43 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Delaware Source · since 2026-04-01$279.33——Not classified—
2Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$229.51——Paid by the state, outside plans—
3Louisiana Source · since 2025-04-21$211.53——Plans must pay at least this—
21South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$90.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
22Utah Source · since 2019-07-01$88.85——Plans must pay at least this—
23Maine Source · since 2025-07-01$86.78——Not classified—
42California Source · since 2018-07-01$40.00percent of SMA—Paid by the state, outside plans—
43Maryland Source · since 2023-08-01$40.00——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 D5511?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $88.85. Delaware pays the most ($279.33) and Maryland the least ($40.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D5511?

Delaware, at $279.33, effective 2026-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D5511?

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.