Pin Retention — Per Tooth (D2951) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D2951 across 29 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 162 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$45
162 rate records · 29 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D2951 — Pin Retention — Per Tooth

D2951 is the code for pin retention per tooth, which is used when additional retention is needed for a restoration. This procedure is indicated when a tooth has insufficient structure to hold a restoration securely. Documentation should include clinical notes that justify the need for pin retention, along with any radiographs that may support the claim. Reimbursement for D2951 can vary widely among payors, with some plans offering full coverage while others may not recognize the procedure or impose limits. The average reimbursement for this code is approximately $45, but dental billing professionals should check individual payor policies to ensure compliance and optimize reimbursement.

Reimbursement rates for D2951 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $45. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D2951

New York
$68
8 records
District of Columbia
$66
1 records
Nevada
$63
2 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$46
Low
$15
High
$125

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
New York$68
District of Columbia$66
Nevada$63
Georgia$55
Oregon$54

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
Pennsylvania$25
Minnesota$22
Iowa$21
Louisiana$21
Nebraska$17

All States — D2951 Average Rates

New York
$68
District of Columbia
$66
Nevada
$63
Georgia
$55
Oregon
$54
Colorado
$53
Massachusetts
$53
Michigan
$52
California
$50
Illinois
$50
New Jersey
$49
Connecticut
$48
Kentucky
$46
Ohio
$46
Florida
$45
North Dakota
$44
Maryland
$41
Arizona
$39
South Carolina
$37
Texas
$35
Tennessee
$35
Washington
$30
Kansas
$28
Alabama
$27
Pennsylvania
$25
Minnesota
$22
Iowa
$21
Louisiana
$21
Nebraska
$17
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
New York$68$58$30$1258
District of Columbia$66$66$66$661
Nevada$63$63$62$642
Georgia$55$55$55$551
Oregon$54$59$44$593
Colorado$53$54$47$5411
Massachusetts$53$56$36$673
Michigan$52$52$52$522
California$50$49$36$7439
Illinois$50$52$34$529
New Jersey$49$45$40$606
Connecticut$48$51$41$513
Kentucky$46$46$46$463
Ohio$46$46$46$463
Florida$45$50$35$503
North Dakota$44$44$44$441
Maryland$41$41$31$512
Arizona$39$43$22$474
South Carolina$37$38$15$5910
Texas$35$36$21$3616
Tennessee$35$35$26$442
Washington$30$30$29$322
Kansas$28$28$28$281
Alabama$27$27$27$271
Pennsylvania$25$25$25$251
Minnesota$22$23$19$233
Iowa$21$23$17$243
Louisiana$21$21$21$215
Nebraska$17$17$17$172
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