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Billing code D9243 · Dental

D9243 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $76.76 for D9243 across 43 states, from $19.37 in Nevada to $256.45 in Delaware.

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

States publishing
43
National median
$76.76units vary by state
Lowest
$19.37Nevada
Highest
$256.45Delaware
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D9243?

43 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D9243. The national median is $76.76 (units differ between states). Delaware pays the most, $256.45, and Nevada the least, $19.37, a 13.2x spread.

State ranking

D9243 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 2025-04-01$256.45——Not classified—
2Illinois Source · since 2025-01-01$240.73——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
3Wisconsin Source · since 2026-01-01$238.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
21Vermont Source · since 2023-07-01$84.75——Not classified—
22Iowa Source · since 2016-01-01$76.76——Plans must pay at least this—
23New York Source · since 2023-01-01$76.76——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
42California Source · since 2020-03-14$21.07——Paid by the state, outside plans—
43Nevada Source · since 2024-01-01$19.37——Plans must pay at least this—
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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 D9243?

It depends on the state. Of the 43 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $76.76. Delaware pays the most ($256.45) and Nevada the least ($19.37).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D9243?

Delaware, at $256.45, effective 2025-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D9243?

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.