HCPCS code G0281: Wound stimulation, specified chronic ulcers2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Queens, NY
Reports unattended electrical stimulation in a therapy plan for specified chronic ulcers that have not shown healing after conventional care.
In Queens, NY, Medicare pays $13.20 for G0281 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · G0281 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What G0281 covers
G0281 describes unattended electrical stimulation to one or more areas for chronic stage III or stage IV pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, or venous stasis ulcers that have not demonstrated healing after 30 days of conventional care. A physical or occupational therapist typically incorporates the treatment into a therapy plan of care in an outpatient rehabilitation or other therapy setting. The electrodes deliver stimulation without continuous hands-on attendance during the treatment.
Report G0281 when the ulcer type and clinical course meet this specific wound-care description, rather than using it for other wound indications or non-wound stimulation. Documentation should identify the ulcer location and type, pressure-ulcer stage when applicable, lack of healing with conventional care, stimulation provided, and the therapy plan. The professional component modifier is not used for this therapy service. Under the therapy multiple procedure payment reduction, practice expense is reduced for the second and later therapy units furnished on the same day.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Queens, NY compares for G0281
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for G0281 runs from $10.77 in Arkansas to $14.89 in Alaska. Queens, NY pays $13.20. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Queens, NY · this page$13.20
- Manhattan, NY · New York$13.14−$0.06
- NYC suburbs and Long Island, NY · New York$13.37+$0.17
- Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NY · New York$12.54−$0.66
- Rest of New York · New York$11.32−$1.88
- Los Angeles, CA · California$12.80−$0.40
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$13.00−$0.20
Other areas in New York first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Miami, FLFlorida | $12.42 | — |
| Chicago, ILIllinois | $12.19 | — |
| AlaskaAlaska | $14.89 | — |
| AlabamaAlabama | $10.88 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $10.77 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $11.48 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $12.19 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $13.60 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $12.71 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $12.26 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $12.62 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $12.57 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $12.77 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $14.27 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $14.26 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $14.56 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $14.51 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $12.38 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $12.81 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $12.59 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $12.93 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $13.59 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $12.15 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $12.03 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $12.29 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $11.62 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $12.03 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $11.62 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $11.86 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $11.18 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $12.28 | — |
| IowaIowa | $11.03 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $11.09 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $11.60 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $11.41 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $12.13 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $11.13 | — |
| KansasKansas | $11.01 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $11.07 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $11.42 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $11.06 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $12.94 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $12.00 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $12.26 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $11.79 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $11.14 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $11.52 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $11.73 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $11.27 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $11.61 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $11.36 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $11.43 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $10.94 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $10.86 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $11.69 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $11.21 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $11.49 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $11.07 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $11.87 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $12.95 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $12.45 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $11.31 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $11.64 | — |
| OhioOhio | $11.23 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $11.04 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $12.29 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $11.57 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $12.08 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $11.23 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $11.74 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $11.94 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $11.23 | — |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $11.47 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $11.05 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $11.97 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $11.19 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $11.62 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $11.68 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $11.63 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $11.64 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $11.83 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $11.39 | — |
| UtahUtah | $11.34 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $11.50 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $11.74 | — |
| VermontVermont | $11.47 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $11.97 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $13.14 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $11.23 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $11.13 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $11.60 | — |
G0281 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$10.77
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $14.89 | 1 |
| AL | $10.88 | 1 |
| AR | $10.77 | 1 |
| AZ | $11.48 | 1 |
| CA | $12.15–$14.56 | 29 |
| CO | $12.03 | 1 |
| CT | $12.29 | 1 |
| DC | $13.00 | 1 |
| DE | $11.62 | 1 |
| FL | $11.62–$12.42 | 3 |
| GA | $11.18–$11.86 | 2 |
| GU | $12.28 | 1 |
| HI | $12.28 | 1 |
| IA | $11.03 | 1 |
| ID | $11.09 | 1 |
| IL | $11.41–$12.19 | 4 |
| IN | $11.13 | 1 |
| KS | $11.01 | 1 |
| KY | $11.07 | 1 |
| LA | $11.06–$11.42 | 2 |
| MA | $12.00–$12.94 | 2 |
| MD | $11.79–$13.00 | 3 |
| ME | $11.14–$11.52 | 2 |
| MI | $11.27–$11.73 | 2 |
| MN | $11.61 | 1 |
| MO | $10.94–$11.43 | 3 |
| MS | $10.86 | 1 |
| MT | $11.69 | 1 |
| NC | $11.21 | 1 |
| ND | $11.49 | 1 |
| NE | $11.07 | 1 |
| NH | $11.87 | 1 |
| NJ | $12.45–$12.95 | 2 |
| NM | $11.31 | 1 |
| NV | $11.64 | 1 |
| NY | $11.32–$13.37 | 5 |
| OH | $11.23 | 1 |
| OK | $11.04 | 1 |
| OR | $11.57–$12.29 | 2 |
| PA | $11.23–$12.08 | 2 |
| PR | $11.74 | 1 |
| RI | $11.94 | 1 |
| SC | $11.23 | 1 |
| SD | $11.47 | 1 |
| TN | $11.05 | 1 |
| TX | $11.19–$11.97 | 8 |
| UT | $11.34 | 1 |
| VA | $11.50–$13.00 | 2 |
| VI | $11.74 | 1 |
| VT | $11.47 | 1 |
| WA | $11.97–$13.14 | 2 |
| WI | $11.23 | 1 |
| WV | $11.13 | 1 |
| WY | $11.60 | 1 |
How the G0281 rate is calculated
Each of G0281’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · G0281
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.18
0.18 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense0.16
0.16 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.01
0.01 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
0.3500
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$11.69
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Queens, NY inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
15,170
- Code
- G0281
- Physician work
- 0.18
- Practice expense
- 0.16
- Malpractice
- 0.01
GPCI2026.csv
81
- Locality
- Queens, NY
- Physician work
- 1.064
- Practice expense
- 1.182
- Malpractice
- 1.442
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.18 | × 1.064 | 0.1915 |
| Practice expense | 0.16 | × 1.182 | 0.1891 |
| Malpractice | 0.01 | × 1.442 | 0.0144 |
| Total RVUs | 0.3951 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Queens, NY$13.20
Office: (0.18 × 1.064 + 0.16 × 1.182 + 0.01 × 1.442) × $33.4009 = $13.20
Payment rules and modifiers for G0281
The CMS indicators that decide how G0281 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · G0281
Wound stimulation, specified chronic ulcers
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 5 | Therapy reduction: practice expense of the second and later units is reduced. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 7 | Therapy service: the split doesn’t apply. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier CQ · payment effect
With and without the modifier
G0281 without CQ · national office
$11.69
Wound stimulation, specified chronic ulcers
G0281-CQ · Allowed amount unchanged
$11.69
Medicare cuts its own payment by 15% after the patient’s 20% coinsurance; the allowed amount stays the same. On $100 allowed: $20 coinsurance, then Medicare pays $68 instead of $80.
How G0281 has changed in Queens, NY
G0281 · Office / nonfacility
$13.20
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $0.34 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $12.86 to $13.20 (2.6%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$12.86changed to$13.20
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work GPCI 1.065 changed to 1.064
- Practice expense GPCI 1.195 changed to 1.182
- Malpractice GPCI 1.462 changed to 1.442
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$13.23changed to$12.86
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$13.02changed to$13.23
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$14.15changed to$13.02
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 0.17 changed to 0.16
- Work GPCI 1.061 changed to 1.065
- Practice expense GPCI 1.212 changed to 1.195
- Malpractice GPCI 2.061 changed to 1.462
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$14.72changed to$14.15
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Work GPCI 1.056 changed to 1.061
- Practice expense GPCI 1.228 changed to 1.212
- Malpractice GPCI 2.661 changed to 2.061
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$15.70changed to$14.72
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 0.19 changed to 0.17
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$16.47changed to$15.70
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 0.20 changed to 0.19
- Work GPCI 1.054 changed to 1.056
- Practice expense GPCI 1.214 changed to 1.228
- Malpractice GPCI 2.391 changed to 2.661
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$16.67changed to$16.47
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 0.21 changed to 0.20
- Work GPCI 1.052 changed to 1.054
- Practice expense GPCI 1.200 changed to 1.214
- Malpractice GPCI 2.121 changed to 2.391
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$17.52changed to$16.67
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 0.23 changed to 0.21
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$16.18changed to$17.52
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 0.20 changed to 0.23
- Malpractice GPCI 2.151 changed to 2.121
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$16.15changed to$16.18
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense GPCI 1.199 changed to 1.200
- Malpractice GPCI 2.181 changed to 2.151
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$16.20changed to$16.15
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$16.12changed to$16.20
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$16.05changed to$16.12
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Work GPCI 1.057 changed to 1.052
- Practice expense GPCI 1.197 changed to 1.199
- Malpractice GPCI 1.836 changed to 2.181
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$15.55changed to$16.05
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 0.21 changed to 0.20
- Work GPCI 1.062 changed to 1.057
- Practice expense GPCI 1.195 changed to 1.197
- Malpractice GPCI 1.491 changed to 1.836
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $15.55
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $13.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $13.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $13.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $13.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $12.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $12.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $12.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $12.86 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $13.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $13.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $13.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $13.23 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $13.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $14.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $14.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $14.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $14.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $14.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $14.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $14.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $14.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $15.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $15.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $15.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $15.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $16.47 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $16.47 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $16.47 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $16.47 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $16.67 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $16.67 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $16.67 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $16.67 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $17.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $17.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $17.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $17.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $16.18 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $16.18 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $16.18 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $16.18 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $16.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $16.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $16.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $16.15 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $16.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $16.20 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $16.12 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $16.12 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $16.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $16.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $16.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $16.05 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $15.55 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $15.55 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $15.55 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $15.55 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the Queens, NY rate applies
Queens, NY is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 1 cities and communities in New York. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- G0281 in New York · multiple payment areas
G0281 billing questions
How does G0281 differ from G0282?
G0281 is for the specified chronic pressure, arterial, diabetic, and venous stasis ulcers that have not demonstrated healing after 30 days of conventional care. G0282 describes unattended electrical stimulation for wound care outside that group.
When should G0283 be considered instead?
G0283 describes unattended electrical stimulation for indications other than wound care. G0281 is the wound-care code for the specified chronic ulcer conditions.
Should a professional component modifier be appended?
No. CMS identifies G0281 as a therapy service for which the professional component modifier does not apply.
What documentation supports reporting G0281?
Document the ulcer type and site, its stage when applicable, the lack of healing after conventional care, the stimulation treatment, and its place in the therapy plan of care.
Is G0281 reported by treatment minutes?
The descriptor does not specify a time increment. Document the treatment delivered and the therapy units reported rather than deriving units from minutes alone.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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