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HCPCS Q4259 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Celera dual layer or celera dual membrane, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Temporary Codes

Skin Substitutes and Biologicals

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for Q4259

National average reimbursement for HCPCS Q4259 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,045.87

uhc

$1,316.29

aetna

$1,318.55

cigna

$1,365.24

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HCPCS Q4259
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  1. Northside Hospital, Inc., Northside Hospital Forsyth

    Northside Hospital Inc

    GAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1376574277Tax ID 58-1954432

    $2,959.68Published rate
  2. George Hemstreet

    Bama Heart Doc, PC Dba Alabama Heart & Vascular Medicine

    ALInterventional Cardiology PhysicianNPI 1851400485Tax ID 45-1471722

    $1,334.34Published rate
  3. Victoria Lewis-Holland

    GAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1487721718Tax ID 58-6011888

    $1,280.73Published rate
  4. Chu Chen

    Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.

    MAPediatrics PhysicianNPI 1073502985Tax ID 42-484572

    $997.70Published rate
  5. Christopher Raio

    Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC

    NYEmergency Medicine PhysicianNPI 1255478004Tax ID 20-8243412

    $880.65Published rate

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HCPCS Q4259 vs. Other Skin Substitutes and Biologicals Codes

The HCPCS Q4259 code is part of the Temporary Codes services used for Skin Substitutes and Biologicals. 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 Q4259 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
Q4258-HCPCSLowEnverse, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
Q4259-HCPCSHighCelera dual layer or celera dual membrane, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
Q4260-HCPCSLowSignature apatch, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS Q4259. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the Q4259 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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