Extraoral — Posterior Dental X-Ray (D0251) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D0251 across 27 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 184 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$42
184 rate records · 27 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D0251 — Extraoral — Posterior Dental X-Ray

D0251 is the code for a posterior dental X-ray taken extraorally, which is particularly useful for evaluating the back teeth and surrounding structures. This procedure is often used in conjunction with other imaging to provide a comprehensive view of the patient's dental health. Proper documentation should detail the clinical need for this imaging and any relevant findings. Average reimbursement for D0251 is approximately $42, but this can vary by payor and state, with some insurers having specific guidelines for coverage.

Reimbursement rates for D0251 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $42. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D0251

Pennsylvania
$97
3 records
New York
$69
20 records
Oklahoma
$61
1 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$42
Low
$10
High
$200

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
Pennsylvania$97
New York$69
Oklahoma$61
North Dakota$56
Puerto Rico$51

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
Virginia$22
Wyoming$15
Michigan$11
Nebraska$11
Nevada$11

All States — D0251 Average Rates

Pennsylvania
$97
New York
$69
Oklahoma
$61
North Dakota
$56
Puerto Rico
$51
Minnesota
$50
Tennessee
$50
California
$47
West Virginia
$45
Florida
$44
Missouri
$44
Georgia
$41
Ohio
$39
New Jersey
$38
Colorado
$38
Connecticut
$32
Texas
$32
South Carolina
$31
Illinois
$28
Massachusetts
$28
Indiana
$26
Maryland
$25
Virginia
$22
Wyoming
$15
Michigan
$11
Nebraska
$11
Nevada
$11
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
Pennsylvania$97$45$45$2003
New York$69$14$11$20020
Oklahoma$61$61$61$611
North Dakota$56$56$56$561
Puerto Rico$51$51$51$511
Minnesota$50$50$50$505
Tennessee$50$50$50$501
California$47$51$29$5544
West Virginia$45$45$45$451
Florida$44$43$36$554
Missouri$44$44$44$442
Georgia$41$42$29$4323
Ohio$39$41$30$416
New Jersey$38$45$14$457
Colorado$38$38$29$462
Connecticut$32$34$11$484
Texas$32$27$21$515
South Carolina$31$20$10$698
Illinois$28$28$26$312
Massachusetts$28$29$23$2912
Indiana$26$26$24$292
Maryland$25$21$21$507
Virginia$22$19$15$529
Wyoming$15$15$15$151
Michigan$11$11$11$111
Nebraska$11$11$11$111
Nevada$11$11$11$111
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