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Billing code D7947 · Dental

D7947 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $2,080.19 for D7947 across 16 states, from $40.00 in California to $4,342.38 in Mississippi.

Data as of Oct 5, 202616 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
16
National median
$2,080.19units vary by state
Lowest
$40.00California
Highest
$4,342.38Mississippi
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D7947?

16 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D7947. The national median is $2,080.19 (units differ between states). Mississippi pays the most, $4,342.38, and California the least, $40.00 per percent of SMA, a 108.6x spread.

State ranking

D7947 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 16 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Mississippi Source · since 2014-07-01$4,342.38——Plans must pay at least this—
2New Hampshire Source · since 2024-07-01$4,153.22——Paid by the state, outside plans—
3Oklahoma Source · since 2024-01-01$3,811.09——Plans must pay at least this—
8Alaska Source · since 2025-07-01$2,576.33——Not classified—
9West Virginia Source · since 2026-04-01$1,584.05——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
10Iowa Source · since 2013-07-01$1,540.39——Plans must pay at least this—
15Missouri Source · since 2025-03-01$406.00——Plans must pay at least this—
16California Source · since 2018-07-01$40.00percent of SMA—Paid by the state, outside plans—
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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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for D7947?

It depends on the state. Of the 16 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $2,080.19. Mississippi pays the most ($4,342.38) and California the least ($40.00 per percent of SMA).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D7947?

Mississippi, at $4,342.38, effective 2014-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D7947?

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.