Fluoride Gel Carrier (D5986) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D5986 across 13 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 90 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$93
90 rate records · 13 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D5986 — Fluoride Gel Carrier

D5986 designates the Fluoride Gel Carrier, an instrument used to apply fluoride gel during preventive dental treatments. This procedure is clinically indicated for patients requiring topical fluoride application to prevent caries, particularly in high-risk populations. Documentation for billing should include the patient's caries risk assessment, the type of fluoride used, and the specific treatment provided. Reimbursement for this code averages around $93, but it may vary by payor and state, with some insurance plans covering fluoride treatments more comprehensively than others, impacting the overall reimbursement amount.

Reimbursement rates for D5986 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $93. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D5986

South Carolina
$127
3 records
Nevada
$121
14 records
New York
$116
10 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$75
Low
$43
High
$218

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
South Carolina$127
Nevada$121
New York$116
Virginia$91
Indiana$90

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
Colorado$75
Georgia$75
Connecticut$74
Michigan$74
North Carolina$74

All States — D5986 Average Rates

South Carolina
$127
Nevada
$121
New York
$116
Virginia
$91
Indiana
$90
Missouri
$84
California
$79
Arizona
$78
Colorado
$75
Georgia
$75
Connecticut
$74
Michigan
$74
North Carolina
$74
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
South Carolina$127$124$124$1343
Nevada$121$117$116$12914
New York$116$122$43$21810
Virginia$91$95$66$1106
Indiana$90$85$80$1053
Missouri$84$84$84$841
California$79$74$53$11932
Arizona$78$78$78$782
Colorado$75$75$75$751
Georgia$75$75$75$7511
Connecticut$74$74$74$741
Michigan$74$74$74$741
North Carolina$74$74$74$741
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