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Limited Problem-Focused Oral Evaluation

Iowa rates for HCPCS D0140

A focused examination centered on a specific complaint, such as pain, swelling, or an injury, rather than a full review of the entire mouth. The dentist evaluates the problem area and may take a targeted X-ray to figure out what is going on, often on a same-day or urgent basis. It is not a substitute for a routine or comprehensive check-up.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Limited Problem-Focused Oral Evaluation cost?

$24.55

Typical physician fee. In Iowa, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $24.55 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $21.88 to $33.11.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $28 · 10th to 90th $19 to $58Professionalmedian $25 · 10th to 90th $19 to $105
$20$50$100facility $28professional $25

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$41.69
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$109.65
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$57.54
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$72.44
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$77.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$47.86
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57

Where Iowa sits

The same service costs 4.6 times more in Minnesota than in Vermont. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Iowa· 41st of 51

$24.55

MN $102VT $22.39

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.