D5221 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 14 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D5221. Rates run from $365.93 in Nevada to $1,238.38 in North Dakota, with a median of $618.29.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 14
- Median rate
- $618.29units vary by state
- Highest
- $1,238.38North Dakota
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D5221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1,238.38since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | ND Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule |
| District of ColumbiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · DC Medicaid (DHCF) fee-for-service | $911.15since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | REFRP00179CSV - Dental Fee Schedule Repo |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+, Colorado's CHIP) | $684.51since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Child Health Plan Plus dental fee schedu |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $677.25since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - HCPCS (i |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $671.52since 2026-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $660.65since 2016-02-15 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DMAS procedure fee file dental.csv |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $640.00since 2023-10-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $596.58since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Dental Codes fee sch |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $585.18since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Dental fee schedule (2023Den |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $572.59since 2016-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $556.00since 2024-04-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $436.91since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $376.35since 2016-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS [[' HFS Dental Program Fee Schedule |
| NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $365.93since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Provider Type 22 Dentist Reimbursement S |
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 D5221?
It depends on the state. Of the 14 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $618.29. North Dakota pays the most ($1,238.38) and Nevada the least ($365.93).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D5221?
North Dakota, at $1,238.38, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D5221?
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.