G6012 HCPCS code: Radiation treatment delivery, 3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 6-10 mev
G6012 is the HCPCS Level II code for radiation treatment delivery, 3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 6-10 mev. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $181.24 per service for G6012 across 256,907 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume fell 10% from 2022 to 2024 (285,293 to 256,907 services). In 2024, about 1,677 clinicians billed Medicare for G6012 for 17,447 beneficiaries; Florida, California, Texas accounted for 53% of services.
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 G6012 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 1,677 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 17,447 |
| States with claims | 49 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Florida, California, Texas) | 53% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G6012, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 285,293 | 18,857 | $243.25 | $193.69 |
| 2023 | 265,518 | 17,685 | $235.28 | $187.15 |
| 2024 | 256,907 | 17,447 | $227.44 | $181.24 |
States with the most G6012 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 86,305 | $177.41 |
| California | 29,350 | $213.55 |
| Texas | 21,220 | $171.72 |
| Arizona | 12,666 | $174.06 |
| New York | 11,248 | $202.98 |
What changed for G6012
- 2015-01-01: G6012 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 G6012?
G6012 is the HCPCS Level II code for radiation treatment delivery, 3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 6-10 mev. Short descriptor: "Radiation treatment delivery".
How much does Medicare pay for G6012?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $181.24 per service (average allowed $227.44).
Does Medicare cover G6012?
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
- 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
- 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.