PSC Code Q505 covers specialized medical services in the field of gastroenterology, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the digestive system. This includes services provided by physicians (MD & DO) and physician assistants who specialize in adult and pediatric gastroenterology care. Government agencies use this PSC to procure expert medical consultation, outpatient procedures, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic interventions related to gastrointestinal health. This code ensures that contracts for gastrointestinal medical services are accurately categorized and managed within federal healthcare programs and other government healthcare-related contracts. Q505 excludes services provided by general surgeons, colorectal surgeons, nursing staff, and other medical support roles, ensuring precise alignment with gastroenterology specialty services.

Includes for PSC Q505

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Physicians (MD & DO) and Physician Assistants working in adult and pediatric Gastroenterology (GI).

Excludes for PSC Q505

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Colorectal, General or Trauma Surgeons (Q523 Surgery), Family or Internal Medicine Physicians (Q509), Registered nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN), Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), and Clinical Nurse Specialists (also APRNs) (Q401, Nursing), Surgical Technologist (Q523 Surgery), Radiology Technician or Technologist (Q522 Radiology) and Medical and Surgical Equipment, Instruments and Supplies (6515).

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC Q505

Federal agencies that typically procure services under PSC Q505 include the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD) medical treatment facilities, Indian Health Service (IHS), and the Public Health Service (PHS). These agencies require specialized gastroenterology care to support veterans, active military personnel, indigenous populations, and other eligible beneficiaries. Additionally, federal hospitals and clinics contract these services to provide comprehensive care in digestive health, managing chronic gastrointestinal diseases, and conducting necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Common Contract Types for PSC Q505

Contracts under PSC Q505 often involve firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, depending on the scope and complexity of services required. Procurement methods may include competitive bidding, task orders against indefinite delivery contracts, or sole-source awards when specialized expertise is essential. Typical use cases include staffing for outpatient gastroenterology clinics, providing diagnostic endoscopy services, and offering consultative expertise for chronic GI conditions. Contract values vary widely based on the volume of services and complexity of care delivered.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC Q505

Covers specialized gastroenterology medical services by physicians and physician assistants.
Excludes surgical, nursing, and allied health roles unrelated to gastroenterology specialty care.
Frequently utilized by VA, DoD, IHS, and other federal healthcare agencies for GI-related medical contracts.
Contracts include firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement types to address varied service needs.
Aligns closely with NAICS codes related to physician offices and medical hospitals.
Used in procuring outpatient GI diagnostics, treatments, and consultative medical expertise.

Related Categories for PSC Q505

Other categories at the same level as Q505

Q524 CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Q525 MEDICAL- UROLOGY

Urology Services

Q527 MEDICAL- NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Nuclear Medicine

Q528 SOCIAL WORK

Social Work

Q529 EMERGENCY MEDICINE SERVICES

Emergency Medicine Services

Q530 ENDOCRINOLOGY MEDICINE SERVICES

Endocrinology Medicine Services

Q531 NEPHROLOGY MEDICINE SERVICES

Nephrology Medicine Services

Q532 CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES

Chiropractic & Acupuncture Services

Q533 OCCUPATIONAL & PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

Occupational & Public Health Services

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