Q4283 HCPCS code: Biovance tri-layer or biovance 3l, per square centimeter
Q4283 is the HCPCS Level II code for biovance tri-layer or biovance 3l, per square centimeter. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $990.07 per service for Q4283 across 25,177 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. Medicare volume rose 198% from 2023 to 2024 (8,459 to 25,177 services). In 2024, about 157 clinicians billed Medicare for Q4283 for 355 beneficiaries; Florida, New Jersey, Oklahoma accounted for 66% 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 Q4283 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 157 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 355 |
| States with claims | 9 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Florida, New Jersey, Oklahoma) | 66% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for Q4283, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,459 | 89 | $1,486.68 | $1,184.51 |
| 2024 | 25,177 | 355 | $1,242.70 | $990.07 |
States with the most Q4283 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6,321 | $997.92 |
| New Jersey | 4,068 | $1,106.35 |
| Oklahoma | 2,251 | $1,179.00 |
| California | 1,780 | $843.03 |
| New York | 1,184 | $1,043.74 |
What changed for Q4283
- 2023-07-01: Q4283 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 Q4283?
Q4283 is the HCPCS Level II code for biovance tri-layer or biovance 3l, per square centimeter. Short descriptor: "Biovance tri or 3l, sq cm".
How much does Medicare pay for Q4283?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $990.07 per service (average allowed $1,242.70).
Does Medicare cover Q4283?
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.