Table of content for "Remove drug implant" (HCPCS G0517)
General information on the “G0517” code
HCPCS Code: G0517
Long Description: Removal of non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal implants)
Short Description: Remove drug implant
Original information is taken from G0517 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 13 – Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion). Linked To The Physician Fee Schedule.
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Coverage
Coverage: C – Carrier judgment
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): P6C – Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule)
Type Of Service 1: 1 – Medical care
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20180101
Code Effective Date: 20180101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code