D9248 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 8 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D9248. Rates run from $25.00 in California to $188.55 in Colorado, with a median of $114.91.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 8
- Median rate
- $114.91units vary by state
- Highest
- $188.55Colorado
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D9248 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) | $188.55since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Appendix H: DIDD and Medicaid Dental Rat |
| MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Maryland Medicaid dental (Maryland Healthy Smiles, fee-for-service through the dental ASO) | $186.91since 2023-08-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | 2025 Dental Fee Schedule and Procedure C |
| MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Michigan Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $149.81since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | MDHHS Dental Fee Schedule database, Janu |
| IowaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $149.59since 2013-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #14 CLINIC (C |
| ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arizona AHCCCS fee-for-service (AIHP, Tribal ALTCS, TRBHA and other FFS members) | $80.22since 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | AHCCCS FFS Capped Fee Schedule: Dental r |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $39.00since 2021-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Dental fee schedule (2021Den |
| MinnesotaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Minnesota Health Care Programs: Medical Assistance (fee-for-service) | $25.40since 2003-06-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | MHCP Fee Schedule (Wayback capture 20250 |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal Dental (fee-for-service, Schedule of Maximum Allowances) | $25.00since 2014-06-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Dental Schedule of Maximum Allo |
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 D9248?
It depends on the state. Of the 8 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $114.91. Colorado pays the most ($188.55) and California the least ($25.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D9248?
Colorado, at $188.55, effective 2024-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D9248?
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.