Accession of Transepithelial Cytologic Sample (D0486) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D0486 across 34 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 282 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$101
282 rate records · 34 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D0486 — Accession of Transepithelial Cytologic Sample

D0486 refers to the accession of a transepithelial cytologic sample, a procedure used to collect and analyze cells from the oral mucosa. This procedure is clinically indicated when there is a suspicion of oral lesions or conditions that may require further investigation, such as dysplasia or malignancy. Proper documentation is crucial, including the patient's clinical history, the reason for the sample collection, and the results of any preliminary examinations. Billing for this procedure may vary significantly among payors, with some covering the full amount while others may have specific limitations or require prior authorization. The average reimbursement for this code is around $101, but dental professionals should check with individual payors for specific coverage policies and state regulations that may affect reimbursement rates.

Reimbursement rates for D0486 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $101. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D0486

Oklahoma
$169
1 records
North Dakota
$164
1 records
Alaska
$155
1 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$99
Low
$44
High
$169

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
Oklahoma$169
North Dakota$164
Alaska$155
Maine$149
Washington$148

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
Pennsylvania$71
Minnesota$68
Tennessee$66
Kentucky$50
Nebraska$47

All States — D0486 Average Rates

Oklahoma
$169
North Dakota
$164
Alaska
$155
Maine
$149
Washington
$148
Nevada
$138
Oregon
$135
Virginia
$125
Maryland
$124
New Jersey
$117
North Carolina
$114
Connecticut
$114
California
$114
South Carolina
$114
Ohio
$111
Illinois
$104
New York
$103
Missouri
$102
Colorado
$99
Louisiana
$93
Utah
$92
Arizona
$88
Alabama
$87
Texas
$86
Wisconsin
$83
Michigan
$82
Florida
$80
Georgia
$79
Massachusetts
$72
Pennsylvania
$71
Minnesota
$68
Tennessee
$66
Kentucky
$50
Nebraska
$47
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
Oklahoma$169$169$169$1691
North Dakota$164$164$164$1641
Alaska$155$155$155$1551
Maine$149$149$149$1491
Washington$148$149$130$14917
Nevada$138$142$107$1429
Oregon$135$146$103$15310
Virginia$125$123$104$1415
Maryland$124$117$105$1493
New Jersey$117$129$87$1343
North Carolina$114$97$97$1493
Connecticut$114$120$71$12810
California$114$103$44$16640
South Carolina$114$114$114$1141
Ohio$111$114$71$1329
Illinois$104$103$89$1203
New York$103$99$44$14913
Missouri$102$106$83$1066
Colorado$99$106$65$1273
Louisiana$93$93$76$1102
Utah$92$90$75$1155
Arizona$88$98$58$1146
Alabama$87$84$80$995
Texas$86$86$50$10356
Wisconsin$83$94$50$954
Michigan$82$81$71$10612
Florida$80$78$78$11222
Georgia$79$78$72$863
Massachusetts$72$72$62$822
Pennsylvania$71$67$67$793
Minnesota$68$50$50$11912
Tennessee$66$58$58$995
Kentucky$50$50$50$501
Nebraska$47$47$47$471
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