Average Medicaid Root Canal Payments
Typical Medicaid Root Canal reimbursement across 2,259 cities
Avg. Medicaid Paid
$147.81
Price Range
$0.00 – $1,239
Total Claims
6.1M
Cities
2259
Typical Payment Range
Typical Medicaid Root Canal payments fall between $78.13 and $342.91 per claim (median: $97.88). The top 10% of payments exceed $514.38.
Based on per-provider averages across all Medicaid claims in this category.
About This Procedure
Root canal therapy removes infected pulp from inside a tooth, cleans and shapes the canal, and fills it to prevent further infection.
Why do these costs look low?
These figures represent Medicaid reimbursement rates — the amounts that state Medicaid programs actually paid providers. Medicaid typically reimburses significantly less than private insurance or out-of-pocket prices. If you have private insurance or are paying cash, expect higher costs. See the cost components below for per-code averages.
Costs by City
| City | Avg. Paid | Min / Max | Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brecksville, OH | $120.60 | $120.60 – $120.60 | 1,008 | 1 |
| Alpine, CA | $98.30 | $98.30 – $98.30 | 1,014 | 1 |
| Mansfield, OH | $58.69 | $58.69 – $58.69 | 1,015 | 1 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $443.17 | $428.62 – $552.64 | 1,021 | 3 |
| Portsmouth, VA | $179.44 | $70.72 – $336.72 | 1,021 | 4 |
| Canoga Park, CA | $121.22 | $104.20 – $731.00 | 1,028 | 4 |
| Danbury, CT | $334.99 | $256.19 – $449.81 | 1,032 | 2 |
| Greer, SC | $232.26 | $79.05 – $570.62 | 1,037 | 3 |
| Nampa, ID | $0.08 | $0.00 – $0.09 | 1,040 | 2 |
| Bellaire, TX | $79.78 | $69.64 – $80.81 | 1,046 | 3 |
| Arlington, VA | $167.45 | $74.30 – $571.43 | 1,046 | 2 |
| Pasco, WA | $4.90 | $0.57 – $81.63 | 1,047 | 2 |
| Manitowoc, WI | $88.68 | $85.99 – $183.83 | 1,049 | 3 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $456.99 | $408.21 – $821.29 | 1,050 | 2 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $98.12 | $93.88 – $99.40 | 1,051 | 3 |
| Madisonville, TN | $77.88 | $77.88 – $77.88 | 1,051 | 1 |
| Scarsdale, NY | $580.00 | $255.01 – $592.84 | 1,053 | 2 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $286.35 | $80.91 – $882.70 | 1,060 | 3 |
| Long Island City, NY | $120.70 | $63.24 – $312.78 | 1,064 | 2 |
| Minot, ND | $92.84 | $85.97 – $98.39 | 1,070 | 3 |
| Bethesda, MD | $749.74 | $54.70 – $762.97 | 1,071 | 2 |
| Saint James, MO | $55.91 | $55.91 – $55.91 | 1,071 | 1 |
| Shelbyville, KY | $75.55 | $65.91 – $81.14 | 1,076 | 2 |
| Des Moines, WA | $313.52 | $208.81 – $448.23 | 1,077 | 2 |
| Fairfield, CA | $95.72 | $41.31 – $98.70 | 1,078 | 2 |
| Bayonne, NJ | $476.07 | $283.72 – $642.84 | 1,083 | 4 |
| River Edge, NJ | $26.86 | $26.86 – $26.86 | 1,083 | 1 |
| Palos Verdes Estates, CA | $94.03 | $94.03 – $94.03 | 1,094 | 1 |
| Gainesville, VA | $62.11 | $62.11 – $62.11 | 1,098 | 1 |
| Hudson, OH | $264.59 | $74.46 – $403.08 | 1,101 | 2 |
| Oradell, NJ | $68.70 | $51.02 – $149.47 | 1,102 | 2 |
| Huber Heights, OH | $65.40 | $52.07 – $65.73 | 1,104 | 2 |
| Tinley Park, IL | $127.57 | $127.57 – $127.57 | 1,107 | 1 |
| Anderson, IN | $593.03 | $591.61 – $625.89 | 1,115 | 2 |
| Renton, WA | $124.97 | $73.03 – $133.41 | 1,115 | 4 |
| Soquel, CA | $105.23 | $105.23 – $105.23 | 1,117 | 1 |
| Camas, WA | $95.92 | $58.69 – $463.40 | 1,128 | 3 |
| Dover, DE | $919.13 | $903.65 – $933.71 | 1,130 | 3 |
| Douglasville, GA | $94.76 | $13.39 – $106.67 | 1,135 | 2 |
| Elmer, NJ | $443.54 | $443.54 – $443.54 | 1,137 | 1 |
| Plantation, FL | $121.04 | $13.53 – $704.45 | 1,150 | 6 |
| Grand Haven, MI | $311.76 | $129.01 – $812.36 | 1,155 | 3 |
| Kingsford, MI | $124.30 | $123.47 – $132.00 | 1,158 | 3 |
| Collingswood, NJ | $43.75 | $43.75 – $43.75 | 1,161 | 1 |
| North Hills, CA | $399.90 | $99.40 – $594.58 | 1,162 | 4 |
| Dubuque, IA | $68.12 | $66.09 – $68.16 | 1,164 | 2 |
| Camden, NJ | $505.03 | $396.00 – $507.56 | 1,167 | 3 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $265.26 | $55.40 – $699.75 | 1,170 | 8 |
| Youngsville, LA | $89.10 | $89.10 – $89.10 | 1,172 | 1 |
| Lawrence, MA | $308.47 | $99.14 – $731.00 | 1,173 | 7 |
Cost Components
National averages for each billing code in this procedure category. Sorted by claim volume.
| Code | Description | Avg. Paid | Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3220 | Pulpotomy therapeutic | $85.68 | 5,062,023 | 5,135 |
| D3330 | Root canal molar tooth | $506.92 | 706,914 | 2,238 |
| D3320 | Root canal premolar tooth | $379.31 | 191,251 | 1,155 |
| D3310 | Root canal anterior tooth | $290.35 | 115,171 | 611 |
| D3230 | Pulpal therapy anterior primary | $99.78 | 106,960 | 126 |
| D3240 | Pulpal therapy posterior primary | $128.73 | 105,169 | 154 |
| D3221 | Retreatment anterior | $66.45 | 39,039 | 230 |
| D3348 | Retreatment molar complete | $521.22 | 12,782 | 76 |
| D3347 | Retreatment premolar complete | $330.06 | 1,631 | 20 |
| D3346 | Retreatment anterior complete | $153.44 | 957 | 8 |
| D3222 | Retreatment premolar | $92.27 | 107 | 4 |
These averages group common billing codes used when providers bill Medicaid for this procedure. Individual costs will vary.