R0076 HCPCS code: Transportation of portable ekg to facility or location, per patient
R0076 is the HCPCS Level II code for transportation of portable ekg to facility or location, per patient. 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 1 per day on outpatient hospital claims.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | R codes — Diagnostic radiology services |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 13 |
| BETOS category | I1F |
| Added | 1984-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1998-01-01 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 1 | Clinical: CMS Workgroup |
| practitioner claims | 1 | Clinical: CMS Workgroup |
What changed for R0076
- 1984-01-01: R0076 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 R0076?
R0076 is the HCPCS Level II code for transportation of portable ekg to facility or location, per patient. Short descriptor: "Transport portable ekg".
Does Medicare cover R0076?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
How many units of R0076 can be billed per day?
1 on outpatient hospital claims; 1 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
- 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
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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.