Q3014 HCPCS code: Telehealth originating site facility fee
Q3014 is the HCPCS Level II code for telehealth originating site facility fee. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $20.90 per service for Q3014 across 111,752 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume fell 51% from 2022 to 2024 (228,723 to 111,752 services). In 2024, about 2,640 clinicians billed Medicare for Q3014 for 40,574 beneficiaries; Texas, Nevada, New York accounted for 35% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | Q codes — Temporary codes |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 53 |
| BETOS category | Y2 |
| Added | 2001-10-01 |
| Last action effective | 2001-10-01 |
Who bills Q3014 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 2,640 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 40,574 |
| States with claims | 50 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Texas, Nevada, New York) | 35% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q3014, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 228,723 | 65,236 | $26.86 | $19.75 |
| 2023 | 140,770 | 44,017 | $27.57 | $19.83 |
| 2024 | 111,752 | 40,574 | $28.68 | $20.90 |
States with the most Q3014 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13,437 | $20.47 |
| Nevada | 13,414 | $21.48 |
| New York | 12,549 | $23.32 |
| California | 6,532 | $22.14 |
| Wisconsin | 5,883 | $20.13 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for Q3014
- 2001-10-01: Q3014 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 Q3014?
Q3014 is the HCPCS Level II code for telehealth originating site facility fee. Short descriptor: "Telehealth facility fee".
How much does Medicare pay for Q3014?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $20.90 per service (average allowed $28.68).
Does Medicare cover Q3014?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of Q3014 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
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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.