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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainsboro, NJ | $53.55 | $53.55 – $53.55 | 19 | 1 |
| Temperance, MI | $681.95 | $681.95 – $681.95 | 19 | 1 |
| Tujunga, CA | $99.40 | $99.40 – $99.40 | 19 | 1 |
| Citronelle, AL | $77.68 | $77.68 – $77.68 | 19 | 1 |
| Shelton, CT | $714.58 | $714.58 – $714.58 | 18 | 1 |
| Howell, MI | $132.00 | $132.00 – $132.00 | 18 | 1 |
| Avon, IN | $560.00 | $560.00 – $560.00 | 18 | 1 |
| Taunton, MA | $270.28 | $270.28 – $270.28 | 18 | 1 |
| Anthem, AZ | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 18 | 1 |
| Cedarhurst, NY | $500.00 | $500.00 – $500.00 | 18 | 1 |
| Auburn, WA | $28.28 | $28.28 – $28.28 | 18 | 1 |
| Burien, WA | $69.69 | $69.69 – $69.69 | 18 | 1 |
| Deltona, FL | $65.92 | $65.92 – $65.92 | 18 | 1 |
| Marshall, TX | $51.00 | $51.00 – $51.00 | 18 | 1 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | $421.99 | $421.99 – $421.99 | 18 | 1 |
| Port Chester, NY | $62.41 | $62.41 – $62.41 | 18 | 1 |
| Rio Grande, NJ | $494.44 | $494.44 – $494.44 | 18 | 1 |
| Rowlett, TX | $1,109 | $1,109 – $1,109 | 18 | 1 |
| Providence, UT | $139.58 | $139.58 – $139.58 | 18 | 1 |
| West Berlin, NJ | $321.68 | $321.68 – $321.68 | 18 | 1 |
| Royse City, TX | $84.05 | $84.05 – $84.05 | 18 | 1 |
| Lumberton, NC | $84.80 | $84.80 – $84.80 | 17 | 1 |
| Carson City, NV | $53.18 | $53.18 – $53.18 | 17 | 1 |
| Coral Gables, FL | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 17 | 1 |
| Janesville, WI | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 17 | 1 |
| West Milwaukee, WI | $59.37 | $59.37 – $59.37 | 17 | 1 |
| Lafayette, CO | $88.58 | $88.58 – $88.58 | 17 | 1 |
| Henrico, VA | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 17 | 1 |
| Mt Sterling, KY | $235.25 | $235.25 – $235.25 | 17 | 1 |
| Randolph, MA | $564.00 | $564.00 – $564.00 | 17 | 1 |
| Santa Teresa, NM | $77.52 | $77.52 – $77.52 | 17 | 1 |
| Rainbow City, AL | $582.35 | $582.35 – $582.35 | 17 | 1 |
| Talladega, AL | $82.00 | $82.00 – $82.00 | 17 | 1 |
| Jackson, WY | $360.46 | $360.46 – $360.46 | 17 | 1 |
| Streamwood, IL | $52.70 | $52.70 – $52.70 | 17 | 1 |
| Jamesburg, NJ | $495.00 | $495.00 – $495.00 | 17 | 1 |
| Brooklyn, MD | $0.00 | $0.00 – $0.00 | 17 | 1 |
| Moncure, NC | $40.93 | $40.93 – $40.93 | 17 | 1 |
| Sun Valley, CA | $463.40 | $463.40 – $463.40 | 17 | 1 |
| Dana Point, CA | $463.40 | $463.40 – $463.40 | 17 | 1 |
| South Federal Way, WA | $456.28 | $456.28 – $456.28 | 17 | 1 |
| Totowa, NJ | $449.69 | $449.69 – $449.69 | 16 | 1 |
| West Plains, MO | $143.22 | $143.22 – $143.22 | 16 | 1 |
| Merrillville, IN | $85.36 | $85.36 – $85.36 | 16 | 1 |
| Chalfont, PA | $182.25 | $182.25 – $182.25 | 16 | 1 |
| South Burlington, VT | $84.38 | $84.38 – $84.38 | 16 | 1 |
| Goshen, NY | $79.18 | $79.18 – $79.18 | 16 | 1 |
| Martin, TN | $685.03 | $685.03 – $685.03 | 16 | 1 |
| Lakewood, OH | $287.48 | $287.48 – $287.48 | 16 | 1 |
| Blackfoot, ID | $80.67 | $80.67 – $80.67 | 16 | 1 |
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.