D2980 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 13 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D2980 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $40.00 in California to $171.92 in Colorado, with a median of $121.95.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 13
- Median rate
- $121.95units vary by state
- Highest
- $171.92Colorado
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D2980 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) | $171.92since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver Dental Services f |
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $162.03since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $145.62since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $139.50since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - HCPCS (i |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $125.00since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | SoonerCare Dental Fee Schedule |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $123.74since 2024-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $121.95since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid dental (Maryland Healthy Smiles, fee-for-service through the dental ASO) | $98.11since 2023-08-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 CDT Fee Schedule - Section 508 Comp |
| UtahAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Utah Medicaid (fee-for-service, Traditional plan) | $88.50since 2019-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Utah Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement |
| NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $88.24since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 17, Specialty 179 - School |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $71.37since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $47.78since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Denta |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal Dental Proposition 56 supplemental payments | $40.00since 2018-07-01 | percent of SMA | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | CDT Codes and SMAs for Proposition 56 Su |
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 D2980?
It depends on the state. Of the 13 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $121.95. Colorado pays the most ($171.92) and California the least ($40.00 per percent of SMA).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D2980?
Colorado, at $171.92, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D2980?
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.