External Bleaching — Per Tooth (D9973) — National Rates

Negotiated reimbursement rates for D9973 across 26 states, sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage data. 141 rate records.

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National Average Negotiated Rate
$43
141 rate records · 26 states
📊 Data updated monthly · Last refresh: March 2026

About D9973 — External Bleaching — Per Tooth

External Bleaching per Tooth, coded as D9973, involves the application of bleaching agents to individual teeth to achieve a whiter appearance. This procedure is clinically indicated for patients with localized discoloration or specific teeth that require whitening. Proper documentation should include the patient's consent, the specific teeth treated, and the bleaching agent used. Reimbursement for D9973 varies by payor, with some plans offering coverage while others may consider it cosmetic and not reimbursable. The average reimbursement for this procedure is around $43, but it is crucial to check the patient's insurance benefits to avoid unexpected costs.

Reimbursement rates for D9973 vary significantly by state, payor, and provider network. The national average negotiated rate is $43. Data sourced from CMS Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, updated monthly.

Top Paying States for D9973

Idaho
$184
1 records
Nevada
$159
10 records
South Carolina
$57
3 records

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Full National Breakdown

Median
$30
Low
$9
High
$202

Highest & Lowest Reimbursement States

↑ Top 5

StateAvg Rate
Idaho$184
Nevada$159
South Carolina$57
Maryland$52
North Dakota$45

↓ Bottom 5

StateAvg Rate
New Mexico$21
Michigan$19
Oklahoma$16
Utah$16
Alabama$13

All States — D9973 Average Rates

Idaho
$184
Nevada
$159
South Carolina
$57
Maryland
$52
North Dakota
$45
Florida
$44
California
$43
Georgia
$38
Minnesota
$35
Massachusetts
$32
Maine
$30
New Hampshire
$30
Mississippi
$29
New York
$28
Indiana
$27
Illinois
$26
North Carolina
$26
Virginia
$25
Connecticut
$25
Ohio
$22
New Jersey
$22
New Mexico
$21
Michigan
$19
Oklahoma
$16
Utah
$16
Alabama
$13
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State-by-State Comparison Table

StateAverageMedianMinMaxRecords
Idaho$184$184$184$1841
Nevada$159$150$143$20210
South Carolina$57$71$30$713
Maryland$52$32$18$1516
North Dakota$45$45$45$451
Florida$44$45$15$5015
California$43$37$12$19326
Georgia$38$38$38$381
Minnesota$35$10$9$853
Massachusetts$32$32$32$321
Maine$30$30$30$307
New Hampshire$30$30$30$301
Mississippi$29$29$29$291
New York$28$28$19$4611
Indiana$27$27$27$271
Illinois$26$21$21$407
North Carolina$26$26$21$302
Virginia$25$26$21$293
Connecticut$25$25$25$251
Ohio$22$22$20$242
New Jersey$22$19$19$8526
New Mexico$21$21$21$211
Michigan$19$19$19$191
Oklahoma$16$16$16$161
Utah$16$16$15$172
Alabama$13$14$12$143
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