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D5228 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $724.81 for D5228 across 10 states, from $90.00 in Indiana to $1,908.59 in North Dakota.

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

States publishing
10
National median
$724.81units vary by state
Lowest
$90.00Indiana
Highest
$1,908.59North Dakota

What does Medicaid pay for D5228?

10 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D5228. The national median is $724.81 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $1,908.59, and Indiana the least, $90.00 per percent of billed charges, a 21.2x spread.

D5228 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 10 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$1,908.59——Not classified—
2Colorado Source · since 2026-07-01$1,391.85——Paid by the state, outside plans—
3District of Columbia Source · since 2025-10-01$911.15——Not classified—
5New Hampshire Source · since 2023-10-01$740.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
6Hawaii Source · since 2024-03-04$709.62——Paid by the state, outside plans—
9Nevada Source · since 2024-01-01$322.88——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10Indiana Source · since 2023-09-15$90.00percent of billed charges—Plans must pay at least this—
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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; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for D5228?

It depends on the state. Of the 10 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $724.81. North Dakota pays the most ($1,908.59) and Indiana the least ($90.00 per percent of billed charges).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D5228?

North Dakota, at $1,908.59, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D5228?

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 workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.