Q5003 – Hospice care provided in nursing long term care facility (ltc) or non-skilled nursing facility (nf)

HCPCS Level II code · Q codes: Temporary Codes

Active code Special coverage instructions apply

HCPCS codeQ5003
Long description
Hospice care provided in nursing long term care facility (ltc) or non-skilled nursing facility (nf)
Short description
Hospice in lt/non-skilled nf
Pricing indicator
00 Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)
Medicare coverage
D Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS category
Y2 Other - Non-Medicare fee schedule
Added
January 1, 2007
Last change
January 1, 2007 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code Q5003?

Q5003 is a HCPCS Level II code for hospice care provided in nursing long term care facility (ltc) or non-skilled nursing facility (nf).

Does Medicare cover Q5003?

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.

Nearby Q codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.