D2955 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 9 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D2955 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $26.37 in Maryland to $374.78 in Delaware, with a median of $95.95.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 9
- Median rate
- $95.95units vary by state
- Highest
- $374.78Delaware
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D2955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $374.78⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-04-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | DMAP 2026 Dental Fee Schedule |
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $267.20since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Dental |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $247.20since 2023-10-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado HCBS waiver for persons with developmental disabilities (DD) | $177.38since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver Dental Services f |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $95.95since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid Dental Fee Schedule |
| NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $86.10since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 17, Specialty 179 - School |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $71.66since 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) | $36.30since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid dental (Maryland Healthy Smiles, fee-for-service through the dental ASO) | $26.37since 2023-08-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 CDT Fee Schedule - Section 508 Comp |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. 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 D2955?
It depends on the state. Of the 9 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $95.95. Delaware pays the most ($374.78) and Maryland the least ($26.37).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D2955?
Delaware, at $374.78, effective 2026-04-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D2955?
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.