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Billing code D9945 · Dental

D9945 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $197.92 for D9945 across 26 states, from $55.83 in Missouri to $473.96 in Louisiana.

Data as of Oct 5, 202626 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
26
National median
$197.92units vary by state
Lowest
$55.83Missouri
Highest
$473.96Louisiana
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D9945?

26 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D9945. The national median is $197.92 (units differ between states). Louisiana pays the most, $473.96, and Missouri the least, $55.83, a 8.5x spread.

State ranking

D9945 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 26 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Louisiana Source · since 2025-04-21$473.96——Plans must pay at least this—
2Wisconsin Source · since 2022-01-01$442.96——Paid by the state, outside plans—
3Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$384.67——Paid by the state, outside plans—
13Ohio Source · since 2020-01-01$205.00——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
14Mississippi Source · since 2020-07-01$190.83——Plans must pay at least this—
15Alaska Source · since 2025-07-01$175.00——Not classified—
25New Jersey Source · since 2026-07-01$70.79——Not classified—
26Missouri Source · since 2019-07-01$55.83——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 D9945?

It depends on the state. Of the 26 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $197.92. Louisiana pays the most ($473.96) and Missouri the least ($55.83).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D9945?

Louisiana, at $473.96, effective 2025-04-21.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D9945?

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.