HCPCS Code G0516

Insertion of non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal rod implant)
Code effective Apr 01, 2018

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0516 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Insertion of non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal rod implant) or (Insert drug del implant, >=4) for short. HCPCS G0516 has been effective since 04/01/2018 and applies to Medical care.


HCPCS Code Details - G0516

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0516
Description

Long description:
Insertion of non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal rod implant)

Short description:
Insert drug del implant, >=4

HCPCS Pricing indicator 13 - Clinical Lab Fee Schedule - Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion)
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code P6C - Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule)
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 1 - Medical care
Effective date Effective Apr 01, 2018
Date added Added Jan 01, 2018

See also

  • HCPCS G0515 · Development of cognitive skills to improve attention, memory, problem solving (includes compensatory training), direct (one-on-one) patient contact, each 15 minutes

  • HCPCS G0517 · Removal of non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal implants)

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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