Q4246 HCPCS code: Coretext or protext, per cc
Q4246 is the HCPCS Level II code for coretext or protext, per cc. In 2022 Medicare paid an average of $2,325.55 per service for Q4246 across 316 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. In 2022, about 21 clinicians billed Medicare for Q4246 for 117 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | Q codes — Temporary codes |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 13 |
| BETOS category | O1E — Other drugs |
| Added | 2020-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2026-01-01 |
Who bills Q4246 (2022)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 21 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 117 |
| States with claims | 3 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q4246, 2022–2022
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 316 | 117 | $2,923.45 | $2,325.55 |
States with the most Q4246 services (2022)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 126 | $2,353.38 |
| Tennessee | 50 | $2,247.93 |
| South Carolina | 44 | $2,248.75 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A58865: Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
- A58883: Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
- A58893: Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
- A59374: Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
- A59434: Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
- A59434: Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
- A59764: Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound (First Coast Service Options, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
- A59766: Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Wound (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B))
What changed for Q4246
- 2020-07-01: Q4246 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 Q4246?
Q4246 is the HCPCS Level II code for coretext or protext, per cc. Short descriptor: "Coretext or protext, per cc".
How much does Medicare pay for Q4246?
In 2022, the average Medicare payment was $2,325.55 per service (average allowed $2,923.45).
Does Medicare cover Q4246?
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.