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Billing code D5611 · Dental

D5611 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $86.10 for D5611 across 39 states, from $40.00 in California to $211.53 in Louisiana.

Data as of Oct 5, 202639 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
39
National median
$86.10units vary by state
Lowest
$40.00California
Highest
$211.53Louisiana
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D5611?

39 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D5611. The national median is $86.10 (units differ between states). Louisiana pays the most, $211.53, and California the least, $40.00 per percent of SMA, a 5.3x spread.

State ranking

D5611 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 39 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Louisiana Source · since 2025-04-21$211.53——Plans must pay at least this—
2Missouri Source · since 2022-07-01$199.20——Plans must pay at least this—
3District of Columbia Source · since 2025-10-01$185.66——Not classified—
19New Mexico Source · since 2025-01-01$86.17——Plans must pay at least this—
20Utah Source · since 2019-07-01$86.10——Plans must pay at least this—
21South Carolina Source · since 2024-07-01$85.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
38Washington Source · since 2025-07-01$40.69——Paid by the state, outside plans—
39California 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 D5611?

It depends on the state. Of the 39 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $86.10. Louisiana pays the most ($211.53) and California the least ($40.00 per percent of SMA).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D5611?

Louisiana, at $211.53, effective 2025-04-21.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D5611?

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.