Surgical Splint (D5988) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D5988 across 11 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 45 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$431
45 rate records · 11 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D5988 — Surgical Splint

D5988 is the code for Surgical Splint, which is used to stabilize the jaw following surgical procedures or to aid in the healing process. This procedure is clinically indicated for patients who have undergone orthognathic surgery or other significant dental surgeries that require immobilization of the jaw. Documentation for billing should include the surgical procedure performed, the patient's condition, and the need for the splint. Average reimbursement for this code is approximately $431, but this can vary by payor and state, with some payors providing more comprehensive coverage for surgical interventions, impacting the overall reimbursement.

Reimbursement rates for D5988 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $431. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D5988

Massachusetts
$722
1 records
Ohio
$722
4 records
South Carolina
$721
5 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$288
Low
$100
High
$1,530

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
Massachusetts$722
Ohio$722
South Carolina$721
New York$560
Louisiana$386

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
Nevada$274
Indiana$242
California$220
Utah$168
Arizona$162

All States — D5988 Average Rates

Massachusetts
$722
Ohio
$722
South Carolina
$721
New York
$560
Louisiana
$386
New Mexico
$280
Nevada
$274
Indiana
$242
California
$220
Utah
$168
Arizona
$162
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
Massachusetts$722$722$722$7221
Ohio$722$722$722$7224
South Carolina$721$477$475$1,5305
New York$560$560$560$5601
Louisiana$386$386$386$3861
New Mexico$280$280$280$2801
Nevada$274$180$148$52710
Indiana$242$219$219$2883
California$220$206$155$29910
Utah$168$168$168$1681
Arizona$162$162$162$1621
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