D8020 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 28 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D8020 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $73.09 in Minnesota to $5,487.21 in Colorado, with a median of $1,003.76.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 28
- Median rate
- $1,003.76units vary by state
- Highest
- $5,487.21Colorado
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D8020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Colorado HCBS waiver for persons with developmental disabilities (DD) | $5,487.21⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver Dental Services f |
| DelawareAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Delaware Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMMA / DMAP) | $2,977.66⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-04-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | DMAP 2026 Dental Fee Schedule |
| MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Mississippi Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $2,511.30since 2023-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | DOM Comprehensive Fee Schedule, Septembe |
| South DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · South Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service, DSS Division of Medical Services) | $2,457.41since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | South Dakota Medicaid Children Dental Se |
| IndianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Indiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $2,165.81since 2024-01-01 | unit | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | IHCP Professional Fee Schedule (Last Upd |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $1,916.64since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| VermontAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $1,845.75since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - HCPCS (i |
| AlaskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alaska Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $1,677.00since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Alaska Medicaid Dental Fee Schedule SFY2 |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $1,600.00since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Dental fee schedule (2026Den |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1,470.00since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Fee Sch |
| North DakotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Dakota Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1,469.12since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | ND Medicaid Dental Services Fee Schedule |
| MaineAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · MaineCare (fee-for-service) | $1,342.61since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | MaineCare Fee Schedule (MaineCare UCR, H |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service dental | $1,311.05since 2024-04-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Med-QUEST Children and Adult Dental Fee |
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $1,027.52since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $980.00since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Dental ( |
| WyomingAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wyoming Medicaid (fee-for-service, Department of Health) | $731.25since 2023-04-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Wyoming Medicaid Downloadable Fee Schedu |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $692.48since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Dental r |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $611.76since 2021-04-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCA Dental fee schedule (dental-20210401 |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $572.38since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Denta |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $559.65since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 20 Physician, MD., Osteopa |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $547.42since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $429.38since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | SoonerCare Dental Fee Schedule |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $412.50since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $331.57since 2010-10-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DMAS procedure fee file dental.csv |
| West VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · West Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, Bureau for Medical Services) | $316.81since 2026-04-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | BMS 2026 Dental Fee Schedule Effective 4 |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $298.11since 2021-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #04 DENTIST ( |
| Rhode IslandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Rhode Island Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $240.00since 1996-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | RI Medicaid Interactive Fee For Service |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $73.09since 2000-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule - Current Fee Schedule |
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 D8020?
It depends on the state. Of the 28 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $1,003.76. Colorado pays the most ($5,487.21) and Minnesota the least ($73.09).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D8020?
Colorado, at $5,487.21, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D8020?
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.
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