R0075 HCPCS code: Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, more than one patient seen
R0075 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, more than one patient seen. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $67.75 per service for R0075 across 385,716 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. Medicare volume rose 19% from 2022 to 2024 (323,686 to 385,716 services). In 2024, about 277 clinicians billed Medicare for R0075 for 252,707 beneficiaries; Maryland, New York, Florida accounted for 53% 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 | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1998-01-01 |
Who bills R0075 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 277 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 252,707 |
| States with claims | 41 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Maryland, New York, Florida) | 53% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for R0075, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 323,686 | 226,074 | $75.85 | $57.83 |
| 2023 | 361,815 | 243,683 | $80.99 | $62.26 |
| 2024 | 385,716 | 252,707 | $88.07 | $67.75 |
States with the most R0075 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 110,239 | $64.27 |
| New York | 68,756 | $67.85 |
| Florida | 26,467 | $45.10 |
| California | 25,630 | $77.00 |
| Ohio | 19,837 | $69.94 |
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 R0075
- 1986-01-01: R0075 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 R0075?
R0075 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, more than one patient seen. Short descriptor: "Transport port x-ray multipl".
How much does Medicare pay for R0075?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $67.75 per service (average allowed $88.07).
Does Medicare cover R0075?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of R0075 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related R00 codes
- R0070 — Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, 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 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.