Q4234 HCPCS code: Xcellerate, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
Q4234 is the HCPCS Level II code for xcellerate, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure). In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $494.04 per service for Q4234 across 9,002 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume fell 58% from 2022 to 2024 (21,484 to 9,002 services). In 2024, about 28 clinicians billed Medicare for Q4234 for 219 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | Q codes — Temporary codes |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 11 — Priced using national relative value units (Physician Fee Schedule) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2020-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-01-01 |
Who bills Q4234 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 28 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 219 |
| States with claims | 2 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q4234, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21,484 | 536 | $632.89 | $504.70 |
| 2023 | 51,668 | 1,152 | $806.73 | $642.70 |
| 2024 | 9,002 | 219 | $620.18 | $494.04 |
States with the most Q4234 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8,122 | $492.98 |
| Arizona | 665 | $515.33 |
What changed for Q4234
- January 2026: Descriptor revised (Was: Xcellerate, per square centimeter)
- 2020-07-01: Q4234 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 Q4234?
Q4234 is the HCPCS Level II code for xcellerate, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure). Short descriptor: "Xcellerate, per sq cm".
How much does Medicare pay for Q4234?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $494.04 per service (average allowed $620.18).
Does Medicare cover Q4234?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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- Q4209 — Surgraft, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
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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.