D9946 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)
Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $209.75 for D9946 across 24 states, from $75.00 in Rhode Island to $473.96 in Louisiana.
- States publishing
- 24
- National median
- $209.75units vary by state
- Lowest
- $75.00Rhode Island
- Highest
- $473.96Louisiana
What does Medicaid pay for D9946?
24 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D9946. The national median is $209.75 (units differ between states). Louisiana pays the most, $473.96, and Rhode Island the least, $75.00, a 6.3x spread.
D9946 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 24 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for D9946?
It depends on the state. Of the 24 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $209.75. Louisiana pays the most ($473.96) and Rhode Island the least ($75.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D9946?
Louisiana, at $473.96, effective 2025-04-21.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D9946?
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.