HCPCS Q0490 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 • Ventricular Assist Devices |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS Q0490 by major payers:
$710.73
$458.27
$596.86
$671.12
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | Q0490 | $378.38 | 1851400485 - GEORGE HEMSTREET | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | Q0490 | $1515.46 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - (MA) MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | Q0490 | $378.38 | 1508900101 - MICHAEL KOCH | 208418894 - (GA) PATHOLOGY LAB OF GEORGIA LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0490 | $425.75 | 1740272095 - DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL | 580625140 - (GA) DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | Q0490 | $378.38 | 1417157405 - EMORY HEALTHCARE | 901116753 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0490 | $378.38 | 1881144889 - NGMC BARROW LLC, NGMC BARROW | 581177261 - (GA) GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0490 | $386.57 | 1356552350 - REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL LLC, REDMOND HOSPITAL BASED SERVICES LLC | 201017054 - (GA) REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL LLC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0490 | $709.59 | 1487684122 - UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL | 586025393 - (GA) UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0490 | $963.46 | 1255891958 - PIEDMONT NEWTON EKG BILLING LLC | 814475074 - (GA) PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0490 | $370.64 | 1720189517 - TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 580655369 - (GA) TAYLOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | Q0490 | $1446.59 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | Q0490 | $423.46 | 1033320049 - ANN STECK | 10877201 | OH | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | Q0490 | $401.51 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | Q0490 | $361.89 | 1992799050 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, GRADY HEALTH SYSTEMS | 262037695 - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0490 | $425.75 | 1629185285 - BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | 582224545 - (GA) BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
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 Q0490 vs. Other Ventricular Assist Devices Codes
The HCPCS Q0490 code is part of the Temporary Codes services used for Ventricular Assist Devices. 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 Q0490 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Q0489-HCPCS | High | Power pack base for use with electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only |
| Q0490-HCPCS | Moderate | Emergency power source for use with electric ventricular assist device, replacement only |
| Q0491-HCPCS | High | Emergency power source for use with electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS Q0490. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the Q0490 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
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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