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D2962 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state

Dental services. 7 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D2962 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $113.93 in Maryland to $1,062.40 in Missouri, with a median of $362.06.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
7
Median rate
$362.06units vary by state
Highest
$1,062.40Missouri
Medicare (non-facility)
—not on the physician fee schedule

D2962 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.

StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of MedicareSource
MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service)$1,062.40since 2022-07-01——Plans must pay at least this—MO HealthNet fee schedule: Dental
MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service)$569.09since 2025-07-01——Not classified—Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule
OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA)$439.04since 2024-01-01——Plans must pay at least this—SoonerCare Dental Fee Schedule
VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS)$362.06since 2010-10-01——Paid by the state, outside plans—DMAS procedure fee file dental.csv
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)$203.04since 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)$113.93since 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 D2962?

It depends on the state. Of the 7 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $362.06. Missouri pays the most ($1,062.40) and Maryland the least ($113.93).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D2962?

Missouri, at $1,062.40, effective 2022-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D2962?

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.

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