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Billing code D7948 · Dental

D7948 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $1,993.61 for D7948 across 16 states, from $40.00 in California to $5,636.39 in Mississippi.

Data as of Oct 5, 202616 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
16
National median
$1,993.61units vary by state
Lowest
$40.00California
Highest
$5,636.39Mississippi
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D7948?

16 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D7948. The national median is $1,993.61 (units differ between states). Mississippi pays the most, $5,636.39, and California the least, $40.00 per percent of SMA, a 140.9x spread.

State ranking

D7948 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 16 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Mississippi Source · since 2014-07-01$5,636.39——Plans must pay at least this—
2New Hampshire Source · since 2024-07-01$4,956.45——Paid by the state, outside plans—
3North Carolina Source · since 2025-10-01$4,311.48——Paid by the state, outside plans—
8Alaska Source · since 2025-07-01$2,446.83——Not classified—
9Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$1,540.39——Plans must pay at least this—
10West Virginia Source · since 2026-04-01$1,431.60——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
15Rhode Island Source · since 1996-12-01$45.04——Paid by the state, outside plans—
16California 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 D7948?

It depends on the state. Of the 16 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,993.61. Mississippi pays the most ($5,636.39) and California the least ($40.00 per percent of SMA).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D7948?

Mississippi, at $5,636.39, effective 2014-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D7948?

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.