Part B reimbursement fees: Transportation of portable x-ray equipment (R0070/R0075)

First Coast has adjusted the portable x-ray (PXR) transportation allowance to $266.22, effective for claims with dates of service on or after May 18, 2026.

This adjustment reflects First Coast’s ongoing evaluation of PXR reimbursement methodologies and consideration of the operational and cost factors associated with furnishing portable radiology services. The updated allowance applies to applicable PXR transportation service processed within the First Coast jurisdiction. 

Effective for claims with dates of service on or after May 18, 2026, through December 31, 2026

State / territory Amount
Florida $266.22
Puerto Rico $266.22
Virgin Islands $266.22


The final 2026 portable x-ray transportation payment rates have been updated using the Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) of 2.0%.

First Coast appreciates the comments received from stakeholders during the comment period. Our Response to Comments article has been posted. Our final 2026 payment rates remain as below and did not change based on the comments received.

Effective January 1, 2026, through May 17, 2026

State / territory Amount
Florida $154.64
Puerto Rico $154.64
Virgin Islands $154.64

View preliminary 2026 Part B portable x-ray reimbursement rates - effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025

State / territory Amount
Florida $151.61
Puerto Rico $151.61
Virgin Islands $151.61

Effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024

State / territory Amount
Florida $148.06
Puerto Rico $148.06
Virgin Islands $148.06

Effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023

State / territory Amount
Florida $144.31
Puerto Rico $144.31
Virgin Islands $144.31