Interim Obturator (Cleft Palate) (D5996) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D5996 across 11 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 110 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$427
110 rate records · 11 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D5996 — Interim Obturator (Cleft Palate)

D5996 refers to the provision of an interim obturator for patients with cleft palate, serving as a temporary solution to aid in speech and swallowing until a definitive prosthesis can be made. Clinical indications include the need for immediate functional improvement post-surgery. Documentation should include the patient's surgical history, the design of the obturator, and any adjustments made during follow-up visits. Average reimbursement for this procedure is around $427, but it can vary significantly by payor and state, with some plans providing better coverage for cleft palate-related treatments.

Reimbursement rates for D5996 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $427. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D5996

Georgia
$484
70 records
Maryland
$484
1 records
South Carolina
$484
1 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$484
Low
$73
High
$585

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
Georgia$484
Maryland$484
South Carolina$484
Texas$484
California$430

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
Arizona$308
Colorado$308
Mississippi$308
Oregon$308
Nevada$152

All States — D5996 Average Rates

Georgia
$484
Maryland
$484
South Carolina
$484
Texas
$484
California
$430
New York
$423
Arizona
$308
Colorado
$308
Mississippi
$308
Oregon
$308
Nevada
$152
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
Georgia$484$484$484$48470
Maryland$484$484$484$4841
South Carolina$484$484$484$4841
Texas$484$484$484$4841
California$430$489$142$58511
New York$423$423$408$4382
Arizona$308$308$308$3089
Colorado$308$308$308$3081
Mississippi$308$308$308$3081
Oregon$308$308$308$3081
Nevada$152$146$135$2118
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