D2953 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D2953 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $41.14 in New Jersey to $362.77 in Colorado, with a median of $139.91.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 7
- Median rate
- $139.91units vary by state
- Highest
- $362.77Colorado
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D2953 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado HCBS waiver for persons with developmental disabilities (DD) | $362.77since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver Dental Services f |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $283.20since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Dental |
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $145.00since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Dental Fee Schedule (REF-0128-Q) |
| NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $139.91since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 17, Specialty 179 - School |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $102.24since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Dental Codes fee sch |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $41.81since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Denta |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $41.14since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
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 with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for D2953?
It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $139.91. Colorado pays the most ($362.77) and New Jersey the least ($41.14).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D2953?
Colorado, at $362.77, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D2953?
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 table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.