Inlay Repair, By Report (D2981) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D2981 across 43 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 368 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$168
368 rate records · 43 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D2981 — Inlay Repair, By Report

D2981 refers to the procedure for inlay repair, which is performed when an existing inlay has become damaged or compromised. Clinical indications for this procedure include fractures, wear, or debonding of the inlay. Documentation for billing should include a detailed report of the condition of the inlay, the reason for the repair, and any diagnostic imaging that supports the need for the procedure. Reimbursement for D2981 can vary significantly by payor and state, with some insurance plans covering it as part of restorative services while others may consider it a cosmetic procedure, leading to potential denials or reduced payments. Average reimbursement is around $168, but dental billing professionals should verify specific payor policies to ensure accurate claims submission.

Reimbursement rates for D2981 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $168. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D2981

Oregon
$252
1 records
Washington
$247
15 records
Alaska
$232
1 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$163
Low
$21
High
$294

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
Oregon$252
Washington$247
Alaska$232
New Jersey$230
District of Columbia$225

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
Tennessee$89
Nebraska$87
South Carolina$86
Arkansas$83
Iowa$78

All States — D2981 Average Rates

Oregon
$252
Washington
$247
Alaska
$232
New Jersey
$230
District of Columbia
$225
Georgia
$224
Florida
$222
New Mexico
$212
Arizona
$211
Maine
$210
Connecticut
$208
Indiana
$201
California
$199
Oklahoma
$199
New York
$185
Pennsylvania
$184
North Carolina
$184
Virginia
$179
Illinois
$179
Maryland
$177
Missouri
$173
Wisconsin
$168
West Virginia
$167
Ohio
$165
Utah
$164
Rhode Island
$160
Massachusetts
$159
Kentucky
$155
Michigan
$154
New Hampshire
$152
Hawaii
$151
Colorado
$148
Texas
$148
Idaho
$129
Minnesota
$127
Wyoming
$110
Kansas
$103
Alabama
$98
Tennessee
$89
Nebraska
$87
South Carolina
$86
Arkansas
$83
Iowa
$78
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
Oregon$252$252$252$2521
Washington$247$252$168$26815
Alaska$232$232$232$2321
New Jersey$230$247$150$2739
District of Columbia$225$225$225$2251
Georgia$224$243$121$25616
Florida$222$233$109$25514
New Mexico$212$212$212$2121
Arizona$211$211$211$2111
Maine$210$200$189$2524
Connecticut$208$205$186$2344
Indiana$201$202$155$2454
California$199$214$87$26949
Oklahoma$199$183$183$2303
New York$185$145$91$29423
Pennsylvania$184$180$113$2947
North Carolina$184$176$81$2557
Virginia$179$177$117$22210
Illinois$179$154$140$2505
Maryland$177$164$124$2527
Missouri$173$168$140$18514
Wisconsin$168$151$122$2474
West Virginia$167$167$167$1671
Ohio$165$156$149$1956
Utah$164$151$151$2185
Rhode Island$160$160$160$1601
Massachusetts$159$152$152$22018
Kentucky$155$156$133$1754
Michigan$154$154$123$1852
New Hampshire$152$152$152$1521
Hawaii$151$151$151$1511
Colorado$148$134$125$1853
Texas$148$142$135$20346
Idaho$129$129$129$1291
Minnesota$127$109$109$20623
Wyoming$110$110$110$1101
Kansas$103$103$103$1031
Alabama$98$99$89$1063
Tennessee$89$87$87$955
Nebraska$87$83$83$12012
South Carolina$86$92$21$16312
Arkansas$83$86$65$954
Iowa$78$69$69$1005
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