R0070 – Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen

HCPCS Level II code · R codes: Diagnostic Radiology Services

Active code Special coverage instructions apply

HCPCS codeR0070
Long description
Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen
Short description
Transport portable x-ray
Pricing indicator
13 Priced by the Medicare contractor (carrier)
Medicare coverage
D Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS category
I1F Standard imaging - other
Added
January 1, 1982
Last change
January 1, 1998 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code R0070?

R0070 is a HCPCS Level II code for transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen.

Does Medicare cover R0070?

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 R codes

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