Q4282 HCPCS code: Cygnus dual, per square centimeter
Q4282 is the HCPCS Level II code for cygnus dual, per square centimeter. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $608.96 per service for Q4282 across 206,775 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume rose 1313% from 2023 to 2024 (14,638 to 206,775 services). In 2024, about 1,043 clinicians billed Medicare for Q4282 for 3,108 beneficiaries; Illinois, Florida, California accounted for 31% 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 | 2023-07-01 |
| Last action effective | 2023-07-01 |
Who bills Q4282 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 1,043 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 3,108 |
| States with claims | 34 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Illinois, Florida, California) | 31% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q4282, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,638 | 214 | $1,362.00 | $1,085.17 |
| 2024 | 206,775 | 3,108 | $764.34 | $608.96 |
States with the most Q4282 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26,065 | $578.17 |
| Florida | 21,376 | $608.20 |
| California | 15,624 | $595.61 |
| Maryland | 14,597 | $650.61 |
| Oklahoma | 11,308 | $627.20 |
What changed for Q4282
- 2023-07-01: Q4282 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 Q4282?
Q4282 is the HCPCS Level II code for cygnus dual, per square centimeter. Short descriptor: "Cygnus dual per sq cm".
How much does Medicare pay for Q4282?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $608.96 per service (average allowed $764.34).
Does Medicare cover Q4282?
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.