Q4246 – Coretext or protext, per cc
HCPCS Level II code · Q codes: Temporary Codes
HCPCS codeQ4246
- Long description
- Coretext or protext, per cc
- Short description
- Coretext or protext, per cc
- Pricing indicator
13Priced by the Medicare contractor (carrier)- Medicare coverage
CCarrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor- BETOS category
O1EOther drugs- Added
- July 1, 2020
- Last change
- January 1, 2026 – No change
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code Q4246?
Q4246 is a HCPCS Level II code for coretext or protext, per cc.
Does Medicare cover Q4246?
The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.
Nearby Q codes
- Q4238 – Derm-maxx, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4239 – Amnio-maxx or amnio-maxx lite, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4240 – Corecyte, for topical use only, per 0.5 cc
- Q4241 – Polycyte, for topical use only, per 0.5 cc
- Q4242 – Amniocyte plus, per 0.5 cc
- Q4243 – Amchomatrix, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4244 – Procenta, per 200 mg
- Q4245 – Amniotext, per cc
- Q4247 – Amniotext patch, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4248 – Dermacyte amniotic membrane allograft, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4249 – Amniply, for topical use only, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4250 – Amnioamp-mp, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4251 – Vim, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4252 – Vendaje, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4253 – Zenith amniotic membrane, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
- Q4254 – Novafix dl, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.