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Billing code D5959 · Dental

D5959 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $340.43 for D5959 across 6 states, from $40.00 in California to $603.93 in Missouri.

Data as of Oct 5, 20266 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
6
National median
$340.43units vary by state
Lowest
$40.00California
Highest
$603.93Missouri
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D5959?

6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D5959. The national median is $340.43 (units differ between states). Missouri pays the most, $603.93, and California the least, $40.00 per percent of SMA, a 15.1x spread.

State ranking

D5959 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 6 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Missouri Source · since 2025-03-01$603.93——Plans must pay at least this—
2Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$594.21——Paid by the state, outside plans—
3Oklahoma Source · since 2024-01-01$365.86——Plans must pay at least this—
6California 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 D5959?

It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $340.43. Missouri pays the most ($603.93) and California the least ($40.00 per percent of SMA).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D5959?

Missouri, at $603.93, effective 2025-03-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D5959?

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.