Diagnostic radiology services (portable x-ray)
R0070 — Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen
HCPCS code R0070 is used on U.S. medical bills for diagnostic radiology services (portable x-ray): Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen.
- Typical setting: Outpatient or home
- National avg charge (illustrative): Portable x-ray transport — review per-visit allowed amount.
- Most-disputed reason: Transport bundled-vs-separate billing error
What it means
What R0070 actually means
Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen.
The official CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor for this code is shown above. If the description on your bill does not match the service you actually received, that is a reason to ask for the itemized bill and dispute the line.
Common errors with this code
What goes wrong on real bills.
Use these as review prompts, not conclusions. The right next step is to compare the bill, itemized charges, and EOB before paying.
- Quantity or units of service that exceed what the medical record supports.
- Duplicate billing on the same date of service.
- Missing or incorrect modifier (e.g., JW for drug waste, RT/LT for sides).
- Transport bundled-vs-separate billing error without supporting documentation.
If you see R0070 on your bill
Three steps before paying.
1. Get the itemized bill. If your statement only shows a summary, request the CPT-level itemized bill before paying. Generate the request language →
2. Cross-check against the EOB. Compare what your insurer's Explanation of Benefits says you owe versus what the hospital is asking. They disagree more often than people think. Read the bill-vs-EOB guide →
3. Run a free Bill Scan. Upload the bill (and EOB if you have it) and BillBusted will flag the most likely issues with this specific code in your specific state. Run free scan →
Related codes
Other codes in this category.
People who land on R0070 often also see these adjacent codes on the same bill.
HCPCS
R0076 — Transportation of portable ekg to facility or location, per patient
Transport portable ekg
Related BillBusted guides
Plain-English reads if you see R0070 on a bill.
R0070 FAQ
Plain-English answers.
What is R0070 used for on a medical bill?
HCPCS code R0070 is used on medical bills for diagnostic radiology services (portable x-ray): Transportation of portable x-ray equipment and personnel to home or nursing home, per trip to facility or location, one patient seen. Billing mistakes can happen, and codes in this category most often get flagged for transport bundled-vs-separate billing error. If you see R0070 on your bill, request the itemized statement and compare the units, date of service, and description to your Explanation of Benefits before paying.
How much should R0070 cost?
How much R0070 should cost depends on your payer and region. Billing mistakes can happen, and pricing for this HCPCS code is set by Medicare fee schedules for Medicare claims and by negotiated allowed amounts for commercial plans. Check the Medicare fee-schedule lookup tool, your insurer's member portal, or run a free BillBusted scan to compare your charge against typical allowed amounts.
Can I dispute a R0070 charge on my medical bill?
Yes, you can dispute a R0070 charge on your medical bill if the units, modifier, date of service, or coverage doesn't match the medical record or your insurance benefits. Request the itemized bill, compare to your EOB, and use BillBusted's Resolution Pack to draft the dispute letter if needed.
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