D9950 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Dental services. 6 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for D9950 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $1.00 in Kansas to $309.76 in Colorado, with a median of $156.85.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 6
- Median rate
- $156.85units vary by state
- Highest
- $309.76Colorado
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
D9950 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) | $309.76since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver Dental Services f |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal Dental (fee-for-service, Schedule of Maximum Allowances) | $180.00since 2014-06-01 | — | — | Paid by the state, outside plans | — | Medi-Cal Dental Schedule of Maximum Allo |
| NevadaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Nevada Medicaid (fee-for-service provider-type reimbursement schedules) | $176.49since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Provider Type 20 Physician, MD., Osteopa |
| OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Oklahoma SoonerCare (fee-for-service, OHCA) | $137.20since 2024-01-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | SoonerCare Dental Fee Schedule |
| TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Texas Medicaid (fee-for-service, TMHP) | $53.75since 2025-09-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | TMHP Texas Medicaid Fee Schedule - Denta |
| KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kansas Medicaid QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) KMAP fee schedule | $1.00since 1978-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | KMAP Fee Schedule QMB Medicaid (FeeSched |
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 D9950?
It depends on the state. Of the 6 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $156.85. Colorado pays the most ($309.76) and Kansas the least ($1.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for D9950?
Colorado, at $309.76, effective 2026-07-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for D9950?
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.