HCPCS Q0499 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 | Low |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS Q0499 by major payers:
$168.18
$108.78
$146.35
$159.34
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | Q0499 | $359.70 | 1073502985 - CHU CHEN | 42484572 - (MA) MERRIMACK VALLEY PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. | MA | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | Q0499 | $89.80 | 1790057420 - BAMA HEART DOC, P.C., ALABAMA HEART AND VASCULAR MEDICINE | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | Q0499 | $89.80 | 1851400485 - GEORGE HEMSTREET | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Interventional Cardiology Physician (207RI0011X) |
United | Q0499 | $89.80 | 1952557498 - JEREMY KELLEY | 451471722 - (AL) BAMA HEART DOC, PC DBA ALABAMA HEART & VASCULAR MEDICINE | AL | Family Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X) |
United | Q0499 | $96.83 | 1811962756 - EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL, INC., EFFINGHAM HEALTH SYSTEM | 474393589 - (GA) EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | Q0499 | $170.49 | 1992789721 - PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL | 263792403 - PHOEBE PHYSICIAN GROUP INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0499 | $102.16 | 1710992433 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, JEFFERSON HOSPITAL | 581309961 - (GA) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0499 | $137.00 | 1568410264 - TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., SOUTHWELL MEDICAL | 453072990 - (GA) TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0499 | $101.05 | 1629185285 - BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | 582224545 - (GA) BACON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES INC | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | Q0499 | $95.30 | 1235129214 - EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | 586002922 | GA | Rural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X) |
United | Q0499 | $134.74 | 1689744450 - ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL, INC., ARTHUR M. BLANK HOSPITAL | 582147112 - (GA) CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC | GA | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | Q0499 | $96.83 | 1790888089 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF CANDLER COUNTY, CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586004640 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | Q0499 | $170.49 | 1992789721 - PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL | 581928247 - (GA) PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | Q0499 | $96.83 | 1326079260 - HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF LIBERTY COUNTY, LIBERTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 586025016 | GA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | Q0499 | $91.75 | 1306890942 - BROOKS COUNTY HOSPITAL | 586002830 | 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 Q0499 vs. Other Ventricular Assist Devices Codes
The HCPCS Q0499 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 Q0499 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Q0498-HCPCS | Moderate | Holster for use with electric or electric/pneumatic ventricular assist device, replacement only |
| Q0499-HCPCS | Low | Belt/vest/bag for use to carry external peripheral components of any type ventricular assist device, replacement only |
| Q0500-HCPCS | Low | Filters for use with electric or 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 Q0499. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the Q0499 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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