G6017 HCPCS code: Intra-fraction localization and tracking of target or patient motion during delivery of radiation therapy (eg,3d positional tracking, gating, 3d surface tracking), each fraction of treatment
G6017 is the HCPCS Level II code for intra-fraction localization and tracking of target or patient motion during delivery of radiation therapy (eg,3d positional tracking, gating, 3d surface tracking), each fraction of treatment. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $64.54 per service for G6017 across 124,535 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume rose 25% from 2022 to 2024 (99,405 to 124,535 services). In 2024, about 1,190 clinicians billed Medicare for G6017 for 7,765 beneficiaries; Florida, North Carolina, California accounted for 33% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | G codes — Procedures and professional services (temporary) |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 13 |
| BETOS category | P6C |
| Added | 2015-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2015-01-01 |
Who bills G6017 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 1,190 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 7,765 |
| States with claims | 42 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Florida, North Carolina, California) | 33% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for G6017, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 99,405 | 5,778 | $82.44 | $65.69 |
| 2023 | 106,268 | 6,399 | $79.48 | $63.27 |
| 2024 | 124,535 | 7,765 | $81.06 | $64.54 |
States with the most G6017 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14,714 | $65.01 |
| North Carolina | 13,820 | $76.28 |
| California | 12,454 | $106.39 |
| Arizona | 9,229 | $92.62 |
| Illinois | 7,925 | $17.77 |
What changed for G6017
- 2015-01-01: G6017 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 G6017?
G6017 is the HCPCS Level II code for intra-fraction localization and tracking of target or patient motion during delivery of radiation therapy (eg,3d positional tracking, gating, 3d surface tracking), each fraction of treatment. Short descriptor: "Intrafraction track motion".
How much does Medicare pay for G6017?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $64.54 per service (average allowed $81.06).
Does Medicare cover G6017?
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
- G6012 — Radiation treatment delivery, 3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 6-10 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.