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Updated July 1st, 2026

NuShield Q Code: Q4160

Nushield, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)

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Medicare Payment Limit ?
Not published
CMS publishes none for Q3 2026
APC Payment Limit ?
$127.14
/ HCPCS billing unit · APC 6002
ASP ?
No current ASP
Not available for Q3 2026
WAC · AWP ?
$•••.••
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NDCs Crosswalked ?
9
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Drug & Product Overview

HCPCS Descriptor Nushield, per square centimeter (add-on, list separately in addition to primary procedure)
HCPCS Added Date January 1, 2015
Manufacturer Organogenesis
Route of Administration Implantation, Topical
Generic Status Single-Source; Branded

About NuShield

NuShield is a medication aligned to the HCPCS Q Code: Q4160 for billing, pricing, and reimbursement purposes in the United States. This Wound Care medication is administered via the implantation or topical routes and manufactured by Organogenesis.

According to CMS Drug Use Information: Drug uses not available

Disclaimer: This is a summary and does not contain all possible information about this product. For complete information about this product or your specific health needs, ask your healthcare professional.

NDC Code Information

9 NDC packages are crosswalked to Q4160. Package detail is available to logged-in subscribers.

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Not on the CMS JW / JZ list

CMS does not include NuShield (Q4160) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing Q4160. Wastage billing guide →

NuShield Clinical Information

Indications and drug classification.

Treated Diseases & Conditions

This list of indications is not exhaustive and may be subject to errors. The information on BuyandBill.com is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical advice.

Partial- and full-thickness acute and chronic wounds Dermal ulcers (diabetic foot ulcers; venous leg ulcers; pressure ulcers) Wounds with exposed tendon, muscle, joint capsule, or bone Protective barrier for surgical procedures

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an available Nushield billing and coding guide?
Billing and coding information for NuShield can be found through Organogenesis. Visit Here →
Are there any available Nushield patient assistance programs?
NuShield patient assistance information can be found through Organogenesis. Visit Here →
Where can I find Nushield prescribing information?
NuShield prescribing information can be found at the link below: Visit Here →
Where can I find Nushield side effect information?
Our team has not yet identified a source of side effects information for NuShield. Please check back in a few weeks.
Does billing NuShield require JZ/JW wastage modifiers?
CMS does not include NuShield (Q4160) on its list of HCPCS pertaining to single-dose containers. Per CMS guidelines, the JZ/JW wastage modifiers may not apply when billing Q4160. For more information, visit the link below.

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