D9311 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D9311 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $20.57 in New Jersey to $84.25 in Colorado, with a median of $35.88.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $35.88units vary by state
- Highest
- $84.25Colorado
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D9311 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) | $84.25since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver Dental Services f |
| WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus (fee-for-service, ForwardHealth maximum allowable fees) | $46.92since 2025-04-01 | — | — | 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) | $38.75since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 20 Physician, MD., Osteopa |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $33.00since 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
| New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New York Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $28.46since 2025-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | eMedNY NYS Medicaid Dental Fee Schedule |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $20.57since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
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 D9311?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $35.88. Colorado pays the most ($84.25) and New Jersey the least ($20.57).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D9311?
Colorado, at $84.25, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D9311?
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.