D7272 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D7272. Rates run from $27.00 in Maryland to $572.50 in Mississippi, with a median of $153.66.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $153.66units vary by state
- Highest
- $572.50Mississippi
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D7272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $572.50⚠ over 3× mediansince 2014-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado HCBS waiver for persons with developmental disabilities (DD) | $543.34⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver Dental Services f |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $304.89since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | SoonerCare Dental Fee Schedule |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $155.82since 2016-09-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | CMAP fee schedule: 10/1/2026 Pediatric D |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $151.50since 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) | $143.33since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Denta |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $84.00since 1987-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid dental (Maryland Healthy Smiles, fee-for-service through the dental ASO) | $27.00since 2023-08-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 CDT Fee Schedule - Section 508 Comp |
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 D7272?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $153.66. Mississippi pays the most ($572.50) and Maryland the least ($27.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D7272?
Mississippi, at $572.50, effective 2014-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D7272?
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.