HCPCS Q0144 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Temporary Codes • Miscellaneous Drugs and Tests |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Related NDC Codes | • 00069-3051-75 - ZITHROMAX (SINGLE DOSE PACKETS) 1 GM/Packet • 00069-3060-30 - ZITHROMAX 250 MG • 00069-3060-75 - ZITHROMAX Z-PAK (3X6) 250 MG • 00069-3070-30 - ZITHROMAX 500 MG • 00069-3070-75 - ZITHROMAX TRI-PAK (3X3) 500 MG |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS Q0144 by major payers:
$25.44
$24.83
$25.57
$22.70
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | Q0144 | $24.70 | 1306890942 - BROOKS COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586002830 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.27 | 1194489104 - IRENE ALFORD | 843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INC | TX | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.89 | 1780643411 - PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL | 352228583 - (GA) PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0144 | $31.04 | 1033320049 - ANN STECK | 344428256 - TOLEDO HOSPITAL | OH | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.70 | 1720098791 - IRWIN COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586003765 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.76 | 1578866737 - CORAM ALTERNATE SITE SERVICES INC | 760215922 | FL | Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy (3336H0001X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.70 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.27 | 1174512115 - MICHAEL GUILLETTE | 271495988 - (NM) AZTEC URGENT CARE LLC | CO | Physician Assistant (363A00000X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.70 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.70 | 1831538743 - JACOB HOLLOWAY | 273818647 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.70 | 1396770004 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 814817422 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | Q0144 | $35.11 | 1952340994 - NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL GWINNETT | 581954432 - (GA) NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0144 | $25.82 | 1598964082 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.70 | 1326209800 - JAMES FRANCESCONI | 843505937 - (TX) ATTIGO INFUSION INC | TX | Neurology Physician (2084N0400X) |
United | Q0144 | $24.70 | 1720098791 - IRWIN COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586003765 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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HCPCS Q0144 vs. Other Miscellaneous Drugs and Tests Codes
The HCPCS Q0144 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 Q0144 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 00069-3051-75-NDC | Moderate | ZITHROMAX (SINGLE DOSE PACKETS) 1 GM/Packet |
| 00069-3060-30-NDC | Moderate | ZITHROMAX 250 MG |
| 00069-3060-75-NDC | Moderate | ZITHROMAX Z-PAK (3X6) 250 MG |
| Q0144-HCPCS | Low | Azithromycin dihydrate, oral, capsules/powder, 1 gram |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS Q0144. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the Q0144 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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