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Billing code D6548 · Dental

D6548 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $522.20 for D6548 across 7 states, from $257.40 in Texas to $856.00 in Missouri.

Data as of Oct 5, 20267 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
7
National median
$522.20units vary by state
Lowest
$257.40Texas
Highest
$856.00Missouri
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D6548?

7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D6548. The national median is $522.20 (units differ between states). Missouri pays the most, $856.00, and Texas the least, $257.40, a 3.3x spread.

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D6548 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 7 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Missouri Source · since 2022-07-01$856.00——Plans must pay at least this—
2Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$624.51——Paid by the state, outside plans—
3North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$619.65——Not classified—
7Texas Source · since 2025-09-01$257.40——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

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What does Medicaid pay for D6548?

It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $522.20. Missouri pays the most ($856.00) and Texas the least ($257.40).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D6548?

Missouri, at $856.00, effective 2022-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D6548?

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.