Q3001 HCPCS code: Radioelements for brachytherapy, any type, each
Q3001 is the HCPCS Level II code for radioelements for brachytherapy, any type, each. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $420.43 per service for Q3001 across 9,490 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. Medicare volume rose 58% from 2022 to 2024 (6,008 to 9,490 services). In 2024, about 84 clinicians billed Medicare for Q3001 for 569 beneficiaries; Maryland, California, New York accounted for 83% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | Q codes — Temporary codes |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 57 |
| BETOS category | P7A |
| Added | 2000-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2005-01-01 |
Who bills Q3001 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 84 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 569 |
| States with claims | 14 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Maryland, California, New York) | 83% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q3001, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,008 | 439 | $666.98 | $532.42 |
| 2023 | 11,543 | 602 | $457.13 | $364.52 |
| 2024 | 9,490 | 569 | $526.50 | $420.43 |
States with the most Q3001 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3,324 | $22.04 |
| California | 2,304 | $78.14 |
| New York | 1,898 | $284.23 |
| North Carolina | 731 | $34.80 |
| Texas | 349 | $1,622.69 |
What changed for Q3001
- 2000-07-01: Q3001 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 Q3001?
Q3001 is the HCPCS Level II code for radioelements for brachytherapy, any type, each. Short descriptor: "Brachytherapy radioelements".
How much does Medicare pay for Q3001?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $420.43 per service (average allowed $526.50).
Does Medicare cover Q3001?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
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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.