D8660 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 20 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D8660 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $15.93 in Minnesota to $319.30 in Washington, with a median of $98.52.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 20
- Median rate
- $98.52units vary by state
- Highest
- $319.30Washington
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D8660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $319.30⚠ over 3× mediansince 2021-01-08 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCA Dental fee schedule (dental-20210108 |
| OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oregon Health Plan (fee-for-service, OHA) | $285.66since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | OHP FFS medical-dental fee schedule (fee |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $244.00since 2014-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing children |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $200.00since 2010-10-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | DMAS procedure fee file dental.csv |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $160.00since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Dental fee schedule (2026Den |
| ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid, fee-for-service) | $150.09since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Appendix C4 - State Dental Plan Benchmar |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid dental (Maryland Healthy Smiles, fee-for-service through the dental ASO) | $150.00since 2023-08-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2026 CDT Fee Schedule - Section 508 Comp |
| New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Mexico Medicaid (fee-for-service, HCA Medical Assistance Division) | $107.42since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | New Mexico Medicaid Dental Codes fee sch |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $107.09since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MDHHS Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Fee Sch |
| IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Illinois Medicaid (HFS fee-for-service) | $100.00since 2015-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HFS [[' HFS Dental Program Fee Schedule |
| FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Florida Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $97.04since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Dental General Fee Schedule (AHCA Update |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $97.04since 2025-03-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Denta |
| GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Georgia Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $85.62since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Part II Policies and Procedures for Dent |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $80.36since 2022-01-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | ForwardHealth max fee schedule: Dental ( |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $51.66since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 20 Physician, MD., Osteopa |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal Dental (fee-for-service, Schedule of Maximum Allowances) | $50.00since 2014-06-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Dental Schedule of Maximum Allo |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $46.58since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Dental r |
| ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Connecticut Medicaid / HUSKY Health (fee-for-service, CMAP) | $33.63since 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) | $29.29since 2023-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid Dental Fee Schedule |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $15.93since 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 D8660?
It depends on the state. Of the 20 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $98.52. Washington pays the most ($319.30) and Minnesota the least ($15.93).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D8660?
Washington, at $319.30, effective 2021-01-08.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D8660?
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.