D3470 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 5 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D3470. Rates run from $119.44 in Texas to $1,314.33 in Colorado, with a median of $386.30.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 5
- Median rate
- $386.30units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,314.33Colorado
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D3470 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) | $1,314.33⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver Dental Services f |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid dental (Maryland Healthy Smiles, fee-for-service through the dental ASO) | $629.00since 2023-08-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 CDT Fee Schedule - Section 508 Comp |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $386.30since 2023-10-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $202.31since 2023-04-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $119.44since 2018-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Denta |
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 D3470?
It depends on the state. Of the 5 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $386.30. Colorado pays the most ($1,314.33) and Texas the least ($119.44).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D3470?
Colorado, at $1,314.33, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D3470?
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.