G6001 – Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields
HCPCS Level II code · G codes: Procedures / Professional Services (Temporary)
HCPCS codeG6001
- Long description
- Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields
- Short description
- Echo guidance radiotherapy
- Pricing indicator
13Priced by the Medicare contractor (carrier)- Medicare coverage
DSpecial coverage instructions apply- BETOS category
I3FEchography/ultrasonography - other- Added
- January 1, 2015
- Last change
- January 1, 2026 – No change
- Termination date
- December 31, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code G6001?
G6001 is a HCPCS Level II code for ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields. It was discontinued on December 31, 2025.
Does Medicare cover G6001?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code D: Special coverage instructions apply. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
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- G6002 – Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy
- G6003 – Radiation treatment delivery, single treatment area, single port or parallel opposed ports, simple blocks or no blocks: up to 5 mev
- G6004 – Radiation treatment delivery, single treatment area, single port or parallel opposed ports, simple blocks or no blocks: 6-10 mev
- G6005 – Radiation treatment delivery, single treatment area, single port or parallel opposed ports, simple blocks or no blocks: 11-19 mev
- G6006 – Radiation treatment delivery, single treatment area, single port or parallel opposed ports, simple blocks or no blocks: 20 mev or greater
- G6007 – Radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: up to 5 mev
- G6008 – Radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: 6-10 mev
- G6009 – Radiation treatment delivery, 2 separate treatment areas, 3 or more ports on a single treatment area, use of multiple blocks: 11-19 mev
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.