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See a sample rate comparisonHCPCS Q0092 Fee Schedule
Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Set-up portable X-ray equipment
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Temporary Codes Miscellaneous Drugs and Tests |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for Q0092 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS Q0092 by major payers:
$31.46
$27.75
$23.48
$28.19
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HCPCS Q0092
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Jamie J Voccola / Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center At Basking Ridge New Jersey / Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center
$100.55Published rateAntoinette Matthews
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$55.97Published rateAvi Markowitz
Astro Foot Care PA / George Triadafilopoulos Md Inc / Physicians Referral Service
$34.06Published rateMichael Ashigbi
Etmc Physician Group Inc / Evms Academic Physicians And Surgeons Health Services Foundation / University Of Texas Health Center At Tyler
$31.71Published rateAlberto Parra
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$16.26Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS Q0092 vs. Other Miscellaneous Drugs and Tests Codes
The HCPCS Q0092 code is part of the Temporary Codes services used for Miscellaneous Drugs and Tests. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The HCPCS Q0092 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Q0091-HCPCS | Low | Screening Papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory |
| Q0092-HCPCS | Low | Set-up portable X-ray equipment |
| Q0111-HCPCS | Low | Wet mounts, including preparations of vaginal, cervical or skin specimens |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS Q0092. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the Q0092 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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