G6008 HCPCS code: Radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: 6-10 mev
G6008 is the HCPCS Level II code for radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: 6-10 mev. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $133.15 per service for G6008 across 552 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume rose 368% from 2022 to 2024 (118 to 552 services). In 2024, about 55 clinicians billed Medicare for G6008 for 54 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 13 |
| BETOS category | P7A |
| Added | 2015-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2015-01-01 |
Who bills G6008 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 55 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 54 |
| States with claims | 1 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G6008, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 118 | 20 | $195.03 | $152.43 |
| 2023 | 157 | 21 | $183.96 | $146.65 |
| 2024 | 552 | 54 | $168.21 | $133.15 |
States with the most G6008 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 412 | $132.67 |
What changed for G6008
- 2015-01-01: G6008 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 G6008?
G6008 is the HCPCS Level II code for radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: 6-10 mev. Short descriptor: "Radiation treatment delivery".
How much does Medicare pay for G6008?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $133.15 per service (average allowed $168.21).
Does Medicare cover G6008?
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
- G6002 — Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy
- 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
- 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 2025; 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.