T1030 HCPCS code: Nursing care, in the home, by registered nurse, per diem
T1030 is the HCPCS Level II code for nursing care, in the home, by registered nurse, per diem. Its Medicare coverage code is I (Not payable by Medicare): Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | T codes — National codes established for state Medicaid agencies |
| Coverage code | I — Not payable by Medicare |
| Pricing indicator | 00 — Not separately priced by Medicare |
| BETOS category | Z2 |
| Added | 2003-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2003-01-01 |
What changed for T1030
- 2003-01-01: T1030 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 T1030?
T1030 is the HCPCS Level II code for nursing care, in the home, by registered nurse, per diem. Short descriptor: "Rn home care per diem".
Does Medicare cover T1030?
Coverage code I — Not payable by Medicare. Medicare does not pay separately under this code; another code applies.
Related T10 codes
- T1000 — Private duty / independent nursing service(s) - licensed, up to 15 minutes
- T1001 — Nursing assessment / evaluation
- T1002 — Rn services, up to 15 minutes
- T1003 — Lpn/lvn services, up to 15 minutes
- T1004 — Services of a qualified nursing aide, up to 15 minutes
- T1005 — Respite care services, up to 15 minutes
- T1006 — Alcohol and/or substance abuse services, family/couple counseling
- T1007 — Alcohol and/or substance abuse services, treatment plan development and/or modification
- T1009 — Child sitting services for children of the individual receiving alcohol and/or substance abuse services
- T1010 — Meals for individuals receiving alcohol and/or substance abuse services (when meals not included in the program)
- T1012 — Alcohol and/or substance abuse services, skills development
- T1013 — Sign language or oral interpretive services, per 15 minutes
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Next steps
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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.