WY · Medicaid tier: limited
Dental costs in Wyoming
Modeled Medicaid and private-market estimates for 62 procedures, adjusted by BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP 95.4).
Dental Affordability & Access Score
How affordable and Medicaid-accessible dental care is in Wyoming, from 2 of 2 tracked dimensions.
- Private-market affordability $786 avg estimate 71/100 · C
- Medicaid procedure coverage 23 of 62 procedures 40/100 · F
Benchmarked against the 51-state tracked corpus (p10-p90 range per dimension); a higher score means cheaper private-market care and broader adult Medicaid coverage. See how we place states.
State cost verdict
Wyoming's modeled uncovered basket is $45,464 (#16 of 51) with coverage breadth #20 (23 of 62 codes). 19 extensive programs sharing 58 covered codes are coverage-breadth #1 of 51, while Hawaii's limited program at $54,042 is uncovered-basket #1 (39 of 62 codes without a Medicaid fee), above Delaware none-tier at $51,300. Iowa extensive is the basket floor at $12,065.
- $45,464
- Uncovered basket #16
- limited
- Adult Medicaid tier
- 23/62
- Procedures covered
- $786
- Avg private est.
Modeled Medicaid figures are ADA HPI-based estimates; confirm benefits with the state program.
Archive split · CDT categories
How 62 tracked procedures in Wyoming split by CDT category
Wyoming's heaviest tracked CDT bucket is Oral Surgery (8 of 62). Source: procedures.category × procedure_costs.
Uncovered basket vs nearest peers
Modeled cost of procedures without an adult Medicaid estimate in this archive, priced at each state's own private-market level, plus the share of the tracked basket left uncovered against the 51-jurisdiction mean. Bars are the seven closest ABS uncovered-basket peers plus Wyoming (LIM · HIGH lane) - not a fixed national top-ten. Archive completeness and price level, not a treatment recommendation.
LIM nearest uncovered-basket peers
Wyoming: heavy uncovered share vs corpus
Source: ADA Health Policy Institute Survey of Dental Fees and Medicaid Reimbursement Compendium; MACPAC adult dental coverage tiers procedure_costs × states coverage_tier join · 2026-05-16 Wyoming coverage is MACPAC tier (limited); dollars are modeled private estimates, not billed claims.
Wyoming uncovered-basket dollars vs 51 jurisdictions
HIGH lane · #16 by modeled uncovered basket ($45,464)
$45,464 16th of 51 higher than 35 of 51 jurisdictions
Wyoming marked among 51 states
Each bar is a $0.001K-wide band; taller bars hold more jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source ADA HPI × MACPAC coverage join · 2026-05-16
Wyoming dental cost table
Wyoming mixes modeled Medicaid (23/62) with private estimates. Categories ordered by this state's tracked mix, Oral Surgery heaviest.
Oral Surgery
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction of Erupted Tooth | D7140 | $95 | $203 |
| Incisional Biopsy of Oral Tissue - Soft | D7286 | Not covered | $323 |
| Removal of Impacted Tooth - Bony with Complication | D7241 | Not covered | $479 |
| Removal of Impacted Tooth - Completely Bony | D7240 | Not covered | $413 |
| Removal of Impacted Tooth - Partially Bony | D7230 | Not covered | $352 |
| Removal of Impacted Tooth - Soft Tissue | D7220 | Not covered | $251 |
| Surgical Removal of Erupted Tooth | D7210 | Not covered | $307 |
| Surgical Removal of Residual Tooth Roots | D7250 | Not covered | $379 |
Restorative
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgam - One Surface (Permanent) | D2140 | $79 | $167 |
| Amalgam - Three Surfaces (Permanent) | D2160 | $125 | $260 |
| Amalgam - Two Surfaces (Permanent) | D2150 | $99 | $216 |
| Resin-Based Composite - One Surface, Anterior | D2330 | $92 | $189 |
| Resin-Based Composite - One Surface, Posterior | D2391 | $113 | $228 |
| Resin-Based Composite - Three Surfaces, Posterior | D2393 | $173 | $343 |
| Resin-Based Composite - Two Surfaces, Anterior | D2331 | $119 | $236 |
| Resin-Based Composite - Two Surfaces, Posterior | D2392 | $143 | $281 |
Diagnostic
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitewing Radiographs - Four Films | D0274 | $38 | $73 |
| Comprehensive Oral Evaluation | D0150 | $50 | $108 |
| Intraoral Complete Series of Radiographs | D0210 | $69 | $149 |
| Intraoral Periapical First Radiograph | D0220 | $18 | $33 |
| Limited Oral Evaluation (Problem Focused) | D0140 | $37 | $80 |
| Panoramic Radiographic Image | D0330 | $67 | $132 |
| Periodic Oral Evaluation | D0120 | $31 | $59 |
Endodontics
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endodontic Therapy - Anterior Tooth | D3310 | Not covered | $1,026 |
| Endodontic Therapy - Bicuspid Tooth | D3320 | Not covered | $1,194 |
| Endodontic Therapy - Molar Tooth | D3330 | Not covered | $1,420 |
| Retreatment of Previous Root Canal - Anterior | D3346 | Not covered | $1,228 |
| Retreatment of Previous Root Canal - Molar | D3348 | Not covered | $1,537 |
| Therapeutic Pulpotomy | D3220 | Not covered | $167 |
Prosthodontics
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Denture - Mandibular | D5120 | Not covered | $1,868 |
| Complete Denture - Maxillary | D5110 | Not covered | $1,868 |
| Mandibular Partial Denture - Cast Metal Framework | D5214 | Not covered | $2,009 |
| Maxillary Partial Denture - Cast Metal Framework | D5213 | Not covered | $2,009 |
| Pontic - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal | D6240 | Not covered | $1,210 |
| Retainer Crown - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal | D6750 | Not covered | $1,210 |
Adjunctive
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia - First 30 Minutes | D9220 | Not covered | $400 |
| Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide / Anxiolysis | D9230 | $40 | $82 |
| Non-Intravenous Conscious Sedation | D9248 | Not covered | $384 |
| Palliative (Emergency) Treatment of Dental Pain | D9110 | $46 | $93 |
| Therapeutic Parenteral Drug - Single Administration | D9610 | Not covered | $73 |
Implants
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abutment-Supported Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | D6058 | Not covered | $1,563 |
| Custom Fabricated Abutment | D6057 | Not covered | $659 |
| Implant-Supported Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | D6065 | Not covered | $1,794 |
| Prefabricated Abutment | D6056 | Not covered | $483 |
| Surgical Placement of Implant Body | D6010 | Not covered | $2,250 |
Preventive
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prophylaxis - Adult | D1110 | $60 | $117 |
| Prophylaxis - Child | D1120 | $46 | $82 |
| Sealant - Per Tooth | D1351 | $33 | $65 |
| Topical Application of Fluoride | D1208 | $22 | $41 |
| Topical Application of Fluoride Varnish | D1206 | $24 | $44 |
Crowns
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown - Full Cast High Noble Metal | D2790 | Not covered | $1,210 |
| Crown - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal | D2750 | Not covered | $1,210 |
| Crown - Porcelain Fused to Noble Metal | D2752 | Not covered | $1,143 |
| Crown - Porcelain/Ceramic | D2740 | Not covered | $1,276 |
Periodontics
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingivectomy or Gingivoplasty - Four+ Teeth | D4210 | Not covered | $437 |
| Periodontal Maintenance | D4910 | Not covered | $160 |
| Periodontal Scaling - 1-3 Teeth Per Quadrant | D4342 | Not covered | $188 |
| Periodontal Scaling - Four+ Teeth Per Quadrant | D4341 | Not covered | $267 |
Cosmetic
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Bleaching - Per Arch (Office) | D9972 | Not covered | $430 |
| Internal Bleaching - Per Tooth | D9974 | Not covered | $303 |
Orthodontics
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment - Adolescent | D8080 | Not covered | $5,784 |
| Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment - Adult | D8090 | Not covered | $6,201 |
Wyoming uncovered-basket registry (HIGH)
Modeled uncovered basket $45,464 ranks #16 of 51 (HIGH lane). Wyoming Medicaid covers limited adult dental services up to a $1,000 annual cap. Wyoming has a modeled Medicaid estimate for 23 of 62 tracked procedures (avg $70, ADA HPI models).
BEA RPP 95.4 places Wyoming near the national cost-of-living midpoint; private estimates on this page already apply that state multiplier to ADA HPI national averages (factor 0.95). Heaviest tracked CDT bucket: Oral Surgery.
Sources for Wyoming: methodology · MACPAC adult dental · BEA RPP · all states · all procedures. Estimates only; not dental advice. As of 2026-05-16.