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Billing code D9944 · Dental

D9944 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Dental services. Medicaid pays a median of $231.43 for D9944 across 30 states, from $75.00 in Rhode Island to $608.26 in Delaware.

Data as of Oct 5, 202630 statesEvery rate links to its official source

States publishing
30
National median
$231.43units vary by state
Lowest
$75.00Rhode Island
Highest
$608.26Delaware
Answer

What does Medicaid pay for D9944?

30 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D9944. The national median is $231.43 (units differ between states). Delaware pays the most, $608.26, and Rhode Island the least, $75.00, a 8.1x spread.

State ranking

D9944 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 30 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1Delaware Source · since 2026-04-01$608.26——Not classified—
2District of Columbia Source · since 2019-01-01$500.00——Not classified—
3Louisiana Source · since 2025-04-21$473.96——Plans must pay at least this—
15Wyoming Source · since 2023-04-01$241.03——Not classified—
16Nebraska Source · since 2026-07-01$221.83——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
17Arizona Source · since 2026-10-01$219.11——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
29Washington Source · since 2021-01-08$97.00——Paid by the state, outside plans—
30Rhode Island Source · since 2019-01-01$75.00——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 D9944?

It depends on the state. Of the 30 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $231.43. Delaware pays the most ($608.26) and Rhode Island the least ($75.00).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D9944?

Delaware, at $608.26, effective 2026-04-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D9944?

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.