D2961 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D2961 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $85.45 in Maryland to $897.60 in Missouri, with a median of $331.54.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $331.54units vary by state
- Highest
- $897.60Missouri
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D2961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $897.60since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Dental |
| WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $686.46since 2023-04-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu |
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $395.20since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| North DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $358.19since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | ND Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $304.89since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | SoonerCare Dental Fee Schedule |
| NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $215.25since 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) | $173.19since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Denta |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid dental (Maryland Healthy Smiles, fee-for-service through the dental ASO) | $85.45since 2023-08-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 CDT Fee Schedule - Section 508 Comp |
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 D2961?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $331.54. Missouri pays the most ($897.60) and Maryland the least ($85.45).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D2961?
Missouri, at $897.60, effective 2022-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D2961?
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.