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Limited Problem-Focused Oral Evaluation

North Carolina 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 October 2026.

How much does Limited Problem-Focused Oral Evaluation cost?

$54.95

Typical physician fee. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $54.95 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $37.15 to $70.79.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $25 · 10th to 90th $21 to $30Professionalmedian $55 · 10th to 90th $29 to $72
$20$50facility $25professional $55

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$27.54
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$72.44
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$32.36
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$28.84
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$25.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$70.79
5 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$14.45
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$5.75
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$4.07
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$4.07
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$3.80
Typical High
$4.07

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 5.1 times more in Minnesota than in West Virginia. 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.

North Carolina· 7th of 51

$54.95

MN $85.11WV $16.60

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.