Q0092 HCPCS code: Set-up portable x-ray equipment
Q0092 is the HCPCS Level II code for set-up portable x-ray equipment. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $19.62 per service for Q0092 across 1,305,623 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 5% from 2022 to 2024 (1,244,065 to 1,305,623 services). In 2024, about 385 clinicians billed Medicare for Q0092 for 621,910 beneficiaries; Maryland, New York, Texas accounted for 43% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | Q codes — Temporary codes |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 11 — Priced using national relative value units (Physician Fee Schedule) |
| BETOS category | I1F |
| Added | 1993-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
Who bills Q0092 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 385 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 621,910 |
| States with claims | 43 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Maryland, New York, Texas) | 43% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q0092, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,244,065 | 616,052 | $23.62 | $18.01 |
| 2023 | 1,277,179 | 621,086 | $24.70 | $18.96 |
| 2024 | 1,305,623 | 621,910 | $25.53 | $19.62 |
States with the most Q0092 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 314,487 | $18.56 |
| New York | 143,745 | $23.09 |
| Texas | 106,803 | $18.74 |
| Florida | 105,232 | $19.59 |
| California | 104,510 | $23.08 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 4 | Nature of Service/Procedure |
What changed for Q0092
- 1993-01-01: Q0092 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 Q0092?
Q0092 is the HCPCS Level II code for set-up portable x-ray equipment. Short descriptor: "Set up port xray equipment".
How much does Medicare pay for Q0092?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $19.62 per service (average allowed $25.53).
Does Medicare cover Q0092?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of Q0092 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 4 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related Q00 codes
- Q0035 — Cardiokymography
- Q0081 — Infusion therapy, using other than chemotherapeutic drugs, per visit
- Q0083 — Chemotherapy administration by other than infusion technique only (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
- Q0084 — Chemotherapy administration by infusion technique only, per visit
- Q0085 — Chemotherapy administration by both infusion technique and other technique(s) (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular, push), per visit
- Q0091 — Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory
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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.