G6002 HCPCS code: Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy
G6002 is the HCPCS Level II code for stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy. CMS terminated G6002 on 2025-12-31; do not bill it for later dates of service. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $27.91 per service for G6002 across 676,232 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume fell 22% from 2022 to 2024 (867,005 to 676,232 services). In 2024, about 4,846 clinicians billed Medicare for G6002 for 48,712 beneficiaries; Florida, Texas, California accounted for 26% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 13 |
| BETOS category | I4B |
| Added | 2015-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-01-01 |
| Terminated | 2025-12-31 |
Who bills G6002 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 4,846 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 48,712 |
| States with claims | 53 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Florida, Texas, California) | 26% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G6002, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 867,005 | 58,165 | $36.45 | $28.92 |
| 2023 | 774,523 | 53,300 | $35.69 | $28.27 |
| 2024 | 676,232 | 48,712 | $35.21 | $27.91 |
States with the most G6002 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 64,852 | $44.30 |
| Texas | 56,087 | $32.11 |
| California | 54,849 | $33.79 |
| New York | 48,492 | $21.75 |
| Illinois | 35,590 | $24.77 |
What changed for G6002
- 2015-01-01: G6002 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G6002?
G6002 is the HCPCS Level II code for stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy. Short descriptor: "Stereoscopic x-ray guidance".
How much does Medicare pay for G6002?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $27.91 per service (average allowed $35.21).
Does Medicare cover G6002?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
Related G60 codes
- G6001 — Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields
- G6003 — Radiation treatment delivery, single treatment area, single port or parallel opposed ports, simple blocks or no blocks: up to 5 mev
- G6004 — Radiation treatment delivery, single treatment area, single port or parallel opposed ports, simple blocks or no blocks: 6-10 mev
- G6005 — Radiation treatment delivery, single treatment area, single port or parallel opposed ports, simple blocks or no blocks: 11-19 mev
- G6006 — Radiation treatment delivery, single treatment area, single port or parallel opposed ports, simple blocks or no blocks: 20 mev or greater
- G6007 — Radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: up to 5 mev
- G6008 — Radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: 6-10 mev
- G6009 — Radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: 11-19 mev
- G6010 — Radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: 20 mev or greater
- G6011 — Radiation treatment delivery, 3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; up to 5 mev
- G6012 — Radiation treatment delivery, 3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 6-10 mev
- G6013 — Radiation treatment delivery,3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 11-19 mev
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.