Buccal/Labial Frenectomy (D7961) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D7961 across 45 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 593 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$290
593 rate records · 45 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D7961 — Buccal/Labial Frenectomy

Buccal/Labial Frenectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the frenulum, which is the tissue connecting the lip to the gum or the cheek to the gum. This procedure is indicated for patients who experience functional issues, such as difficulty with speech or dental hygiene, due to a tight or abnormal frenulum. Documentation for billing should include a detailed description of the clinical necessity, any symptoms experienced by the patient, and the surgical technique used. Reimbursement for this procedure can vary significantly by payor and state, with average payments around $290. Some insurance plans may require prior authorization or specific documentation to justify the procedure, while others may have limitations on coverage based on the patient's age or the severity of the condition.

Reimbursement rates for D7961 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $290. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D7961

West Virginia
$463
1 records
Oregon
$444
2 records
Maine
$440
2 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$264
Low
$73
High
$750

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
West Virginia$463
Oregon$444
Maine$440
Virginia$435
Connecticut$419

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
Idaho$215
Tennessee$210
Kansas$193
Montana$178
North Dakota$166

All States — D7961 Average Rates

West Virginia
$463
Oregon
$444
Maine
$440
Virginia
$435
Connecticut
$419
New York
$383
Washington
$375
New Jersey
$373
Florida
$368
Wisconsin
$366
Massachusetts
$354
Nevada
$349
Alabama
$336
Colorado
$336
Alaska
$322
Georgia
$322
Minnesota
$318
New Hampshire
$311
Arizona
$300
Louisiana
$296
District of Columbia
$290
Mississippi
$290
Michigan
$289
Oklahoma
$288
Texas
$288
Nebraska
$280
New Mexico
$277
Indiana
$276
Kentucky
$271
Pennsylvania
$266
California
$261
Rhode Island
$259
Utah
$254
South Carolina
$251
North Carolina
$250
Arkansas
$246
Illinois
$244
Missouri
$242
Maryland
$231
Ohio
$218
Idaho
$215
Tennessee
$210
Kansas
$193
Montana
$178
North Dakota
$166
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
West Virginia$463$463$463$4631
Oregon$444$444$391$4972
Maine$440$440$430$4502
Virginia$435$473$209$49814
Connecticut$419$454$173$45412
New York$383$396$157$75012
Washington$375$363$337$4979
New Jersey$373$394$232$44718
Florida$368$353$171$46128
Wisconsin$366$414$223$4359
Massachusetts$354$338$272$47318
Nevada$349$361$280$46813
Alabama$336$271$264$4733
Colorado$336$343$218$34317
Alaska$322$322$268$3772
Georgia$322$325$180$42220
Minnesota$318$396$136$3969
New Hampshire$311$297$171$36818
Arizona$300$306$180$3578
Louisiana$296$294$190$4736
District of Columbia$290$290$173$4082
Mississippi$290$274$274$3223
Michigan$289$283$224$3796
Oklahoma$288$288$241$3362
Texas$288$299$171$34319
Nebraska$280$280$244$3172
New Mexico$277$277$277$2771
Indiana$276$192$192$37913
Kentucky$271$205$201$4734
Pennsylvania$266$211$182$47311
California$261$240$176$41355
Rhode Island$259$259$243$2752
Utah$254$255$216$2904
South Carolina$251$261$171$40791
North Carolina$250$242$171$47321
Arkansas$246$246$246$2461
Illinois$244$209$209$3909
Missouri$242$246$188$30531
Maryland$231$209$173$39622
Ohio$218$214$180$36014
Idaho$215$193$183$3439
Tennessee$210$184$184$39621
Kansas$193$185$144$2465
Montana$178$178$178$1783
North Dakota$166$166$157$1752
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