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HCPCS Q5005 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 2025

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.

Hospice care provided in inpatient hospital
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Temporary Codes

Hospice and Home Health Care

Common Place of Service
Common Modifiers
Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for HCPCS Q5005 by major payers:

bcbs

$158.94

uhc

$54.00

aetna

$350.35

cigna

$470.88

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HCPCS Q5005 vs. Other Hospice and Home Health Care Codes

The HCPCS Q5005 code is part of the Temporary Codes services used for Hospice and Home Health Care. 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 Q5005 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
Q5004ModerateHospice care provided in skilled nursing facility (SNF)
Q5005LowHospice care provided in inpatient hospital
Q5006LowHospice care provided in inpatient hospice facility

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS Q5005. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the Q5005 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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