D6781 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D6781. Rates run from $40.00 in California to $971.20 in Missouri, with a median of $510.26.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $510.26units vary by state
- Highest
- $971.20Missouri
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D6781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Missouri MO HealthNet (fee-for-service) | $971.20since 2022-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MO HealthNet fee schedule: Dental |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado HCBS waiver for persons with developmental disabilities (DD) | $950.47since 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) | $616.51since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $404.00since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid Dental Fee Schedule |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $252.25since 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 D6781?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $510.26. Missouri pays the most ($971.20) and California the least ($40.00 per percent of SMA).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D6781?
Missouri, at $971.20, effective 2022-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D6781?
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.