Prefabricated Post and Core — Additional (D2956) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D2956 across 29 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 114 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$79
114 rate records · 29 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D2956 — Prefabricated Post and Core — Additional

D2956 is the code used for billing a prefabricated post and core, specifically when an additional post is required during the restoration of a tooth. This procedure is indicated when a tooth has insufficient structure to support a crown and requires reinforcement. Documentation should include the clinical rationale for the additional post, the condition of the tooth, and any relevant imaging. Reimbursement for this procedure can vary widely among payors and states, with some plans offering coverage under restorative services while others may not. The average reimbursement for D2956 is approximately $79, but dental professionals should check with specific payors for their policies and reimbursement rates.

Reimbursement rates for D2956 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $79. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D2956

Maryland
$400
1 records
North Carolina
$400
1 records
Virginia
$400
1 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$56
Low
$46
High
$400

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
Maryland$400
North Carolina$400
Virginia$400
West Virginia$227
North Dakota$175

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
New Mexico$54
Pennsylvania$54
Ohio$54
California$49
Tennessee$46

All States — D2956 Average Rates

Maryland
$400
North Carolina
$400
Virginia
$400
West Virginia
$227
North Dakota
$175
New York
$125
New Jersey
$102
Wyoming
$71
Minnesota
$68
Alabama
$65
Oregon
$64
Washington
$63
Alaska
$63
Utah
$61
Florida
$60
Colorado
$59
Arizona
$59
Massachusetts
$58
Michigan
$57
Texas
$57
Kansas
$56
Missouri
$56
Illinois
$54
Indiana
$54
New Mexico
$54
Pennsylvania
$54
Ohio
$54
California
$49
Tennessee
$46
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
Maryland$400$400$400$4001
North Carolina$400$400$400$4001
Virginia$400$400$400$4001
West Virginia$227$227$54$4002
North Dakota$175$175$175$1751
New York$125$122$60$22114
New Jersey$102$102$102$1021
Wyoming$71$71$71$711
Minnesota$68$68$66$702
Alabama$65$65$65$651
Oregon$64$64$63$642
Washington$63$63$60$6912
Alaska$63$63$63$631
Utah$61$61$61$611
Florida$60$58$52$714
Colorado$59$53$53$723
Arizona$59$59$59$591
Massachusetts$58$58$58$581
Michigan$57$54$54$633
Texas$57$57$57$578
Kansas$56$56$56$562
Missouri$56$56$56$566
Illinois$54$54$54$541
Indiana$54$54$54$541
New Mexico$54$54$54$541
Pennsylvania$54$54$54$541
Ohio$54$54$51$5533
California$49$49$46$505
Tennessee$46$46$46$461
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