Transportation Component (HCPCS codes R0070 - R0075)

90.3 - Transportation Component (HCPCS codes R0070 - R0075) (Rev. 13150; Issued:04-11-25; Effective: 01-01-25; Implementation:05-12-25) Transportation for portable x-ray services (HCPCS codes R0070 - R0075) is paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and represents the transportation of the equipment to the patient. CMS has not established national relative value units (RVUs) for these HCPCS codes, and local RVUs for these codes are determined by each A/B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) within its respective geographic area. As a contractor priced service, MACs must initially determine a payment rate for portable x-ray transportation services that is associated with the cost of providing the service and consistent with statutory requirements and as outlined in the below subsections.