Q9001 HCPCS code: Assessment by chaplain services
Q9001 is the HCPCS Level II code for assessment by chaplain services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 1 per day on outpatient hospital claims.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | Q codes — Temporary codes |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 99 |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2020-10-01 |
| Last action effective | 2022-10-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Nature of Service/Procedure |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Nature of Service/Procedure |
What changed for Q9001
- 2020-10-01: Q9001 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 Q9001?
Q9001 is the HCPCS Level II code for assessment by chaplain services. Short descriptor: "Chaplain assessment".
Does Medicare cover Q9001?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of Q9001 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related Q90 codes
- Q9002 — Counseling, individual, by chaplain services
- Q9003 — Counseling, group, by chaplain services
- Q9004 — Department of veterans affairs whole health partner services
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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.