R0070 HCPCS code: Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen
R0070 is the HCPCS Level II code for transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $176.71 per service for R0070 across 723,940 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on outpatient hospital claims. In 2024, about 379 clinicians billed Medicare for R0070 for 484,493 beneficiaries; Maryland, Texas, California accounted for 41% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | R codes — Diagnostic radiology services |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 13 |
| BETOS category | I1F |
| Added | 1982-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1998-01-01 |
Who bills R0070 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 379 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 484,493 |
| States with claims | 43 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Maryland, Texas, California) | 41% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for R0070, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 723,009 | 491,108 | $197.94 | $152.74 |
| 2023 | 725,165 | 487,818 | $211.40 | $164.02 |
| 2024 | 723,940 | 484,493 | $227.43 | $176.71 |
States with the most R0070 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 162,011 | $163.77 |
| Texas | 71,083 | $248.16 |
| California | 66,118 | $200.96 |
| Florida | 62,648 | $114.94 |
| New York | 51,147 | $204.00 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Clinical: Data |
| practitioner claims | 2 | Clinical: Data |
What changed for R0070
- 1982-01-01: R0070 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 R0070?
R0070 is the HCPCS Level II code for transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen. Short descriptor: "Transport portable x-ray".
How much does Medicare pay for R0070?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $176.71 per service (average allowed $227.43).
Does Medicare cover R0070?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of R0070 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related R00 codes
- R0075 — Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, more than one patient seen
- R0076 — Transportation of portable ekg to facility or location, per patient
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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.