Q4236 HCPCS code: Carepatch, per square centimeter
Q4236 is the HCPCS Level II code for carepatch, per square centimeter. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $618.75 per service for Q4236 across 116,019 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume fell 71% from 2023 to 2024 (398,934 to 116,019 services). In 2024, about 289 clinicians billed Medicare for Q4236 for 948 beneficiaries; California, Florida, Ohio accounted for 73% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | Q codes — Temporary codes |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 51 — Drug or biological (priced per ASP/average sales price rules) |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2020-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2023-01-01 |
Who bills Q4236 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 289 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 948 |
| States with claims | 16 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (California, Florida, Ohio) | 73% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q4236, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 398,934 | 3,515 | $1,207.34 | $961.98 |
| 2024 | 116,019 | 948 | $776.89 | $618.75 |
States with the most Q4236 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| California | 63,012 | $639.29 |
| Florida | 9,011 | $453.78 |
| Ohio | 8,298 | $564.74 |
| Georgia | 3,812 | $679.27 |
| Illinois | 3,764 | $625.57 |
What changed for Q4236
- 2020-07-01: Q4236 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 Q4236?
Q4236 is the HCPCS Level II code for carepatch, per square centimeter. Short descriptor: "Carepatch per sq cm".
How much does Medicare pay for Q4236?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $618.75 per service (average allowed $776.89).
Does Medicare cover Q4236?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
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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.