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CPT code 11981: Drug implant insertion, non-biodegradable implant2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Connecticut

Report 11981 for inserting a non-biodegradable drug delivery implant, such as a subdermal contraceptive implant placed in the upper arm.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality8.6K Medicare services in 2024

In Connecticut, Medicare pays $114.65 for 11981 in the office and $57.81 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$114.65Office (non-facility)
$57.81Hospital or facility
+6.6%vs the national office rate ($107.55)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 11981 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 11981 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Connecticut
  2. What 11981 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 11981 covers

Code 11981 describes the procedure to place a non-biodegradable implant that releases medication over time. A common example is insertion of an etonogestrel contraceptive implant beneath the skin of the upper arm. The service is typically performed in an office or other outpatient setting by a physician or other qualified clinician. The implant product is distinct from the insertion procedure; for an etonogestrel contraceptive implant, the product may be reported with HCPCS code J7307 when applicable.

Report the insertion when the implant is placed, and document the medication or implant, insertion site, and completed procedure. This is a minor procedure with a 0-day global period, so same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard 50% multiple-procedure reduction. Modifier 50 is inappropriate for this service. Assistant-at-surgery payment requires documentation of medical necessity; co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Connecticut compares for 11981

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 11981 runs from $95.20 in Arkansas to $136.42 in San Benito County, CA. Connecticut pays $114.65. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

11981 in Connecticut vs other payment areas
  1. Connecticut · this page$114.65
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$118.33+$3.68
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$121.64+$6.99
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$120.88+$6.23
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$117.21+$2.56
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$124.31+$9.66
  7. Alaska · Alaska$127.06+$12.41

Other areas in Connecticut first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

11981 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$96.57$50.40
ArkansasArkansas$95.20$49.87
ArizonaArizona$104.57$53.44
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$111.61$53.77
Chico, CACalifornia$111.02$53.18
El Centro, CACalifornia$111.05$53.21
Fresno, CACalifornia$111.02$53.18
Hanford, CACalifornia$111.02$53.18

11981 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$95.20

$127.06

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11981 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$127.061
AL$96.571
AR$95.201
AZ$104.571
CA$111.02–$136.4229
CO$110.521
CT$114.651
DC$121.641
DE$106.271
FL$108.29–$120.883
GA$102.04–$110.092
GU$113.291
HI$113.291
IA$97.931
ID$98.781
IL$105.98–$117.214
IN$99.311
KS$97.981
KY$99.911
LA$99.96–$104.762
MA$110.08–$120.612
MD$108.11–$121.643
ME$99.82–$104.392
MI$102.93–$110.142
MN$104.451
MO$98.61–$104.523
MS$96.901
MT$107.541
NC$100.771
ND$103.381
NE$98.301
NH$109.281
NJ$115.55–$120.522
NM$103.691
NV$106.441
NY$102.29–$127.935
OH$102.091
OK$99.201
OR$105.21–$113.392
PA$101.96–$112.172
PR$108.141
RI$109.591
SC$101.681
SD$102.891
TN$98.531
TX$101.34–$110.518
UT$103.031
VA$104.41–$121.642
VI$108.141
VT$103.451
WA$109.72–$122.532
WI$100.031
WV$102.261
WY$105.731

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How the 11981 rate is calculated

Each of 11981’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 11981

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.11

1.11 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense1.90

1.90 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.21

0.21 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

3.2200

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$107.55

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Connecticut inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

1,393

Code
11981
Physician work
1.11
Practice expense
1.90
Malpractice
0.21

GPCI2026.csv

38

Locality
Connecticut
Physician work
1.020
Practice expense
1.077
Malpractice
1.210
Office calculation for 11981 in Connecticut
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.11× 1.0201.1322
Practice expense1.90× 1.0772.0463
Malpractice0.21× 1.2100.2541
Total RVUs3.4326
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Connecticut$114.65

Office: (1.11 × 1.02 + 1.9 × 1.077 + 0.21 × 1.21) × $33.4009 = $114.65

Facility: (1.11 × 1.02 + 0.32 × 1.077 + 0.21 × 1.21) × $33.4009 = $57.81

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Payment rules and modifiers for 11981

The CMS indicators that decide how 11981 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 11981

Drug implant insertion, non-biodegradable implant

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global period000Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included.
Multiple procedures2Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 51 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

11981 without 51 · national office

$107.55

Drug implant insertion, non-biodegradable implant

11981-51 · Second procedure: 50%

$53.78

When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).

When to use modifier 51

Codes related to 11981

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 11981
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Connecticut
Often billed with
J7307Etonogestrel implant, implant and suppliesReports the etonogestrel contraceptive implant product when applicable with its insertion.No office rate
Same family
11980Hormone pellets, subcutaneous implantationInsertion code for hormone pellets rather than a non-biodegradable drug delivery implant.$102.59
11982Implant removal, removal onlyRemoval procedure for a drug implant device.$121.91
11983Drug implant, removal with replacementRemoval and reinsertion of a drug implant device.$153.73

How 11981 has changed in Connecticut

11981 · Office / nonfacility

$114.65

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $9.48 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $105.17 to $114.65 (9.0%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $105.17changed to$114.65

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.14 changed to 1.11
    • Practice expense RVU 1.68 changed to 1.90
    • Work GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.020
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.091 changed to 1.077
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.210

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $108.23changed to$105.17

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $106.47changed to$108.23

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $109.41changed to$106.47

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 1.67 changed to 1.68
    • Malpractice RVU 0.20 changed to 0.21
    • Work GPCI 1.030 changed to 1.022
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.102 changed to 1.091
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.070 changed to 1.207

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $111.63changed to$109.41

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 1.65 changed to 1.67
    • Malpractice RVU 0.22 changed to 0.20
    • Work GPCI 1.037 changed to 1.030
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.114 changed to 1.102
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.934 changed to 1.070

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $114.17changed to$111.63

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 1.70 changed to 1.65
    • Malpractice RVU 0.21 changed to 0.22

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $115.29changed to$114.17

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 1.60 changed to 1.70
    • Malpractice RVU 0.22 changed to 0.21
    • Work GPCI 1.029 changed to 1.037
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.113 changed to 1.114
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.094 changed to 0.934

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $158.79changed to$115.29

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Work RVU 1.48 changed to 1.14
    • Practice expense RVU 2.31 changed to 1.60
    • Malpractice RVU 0.26 changed to 0.22
    • Work GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.029
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.112 changed to 1.113
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.255 changed to 1.094

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $158.62changed to$158.79

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $156.94changed to$158.62

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 2.27 changed to 2.31
    • Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.021
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.117 changed to 1.112
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.244 changed to 1.255

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $155.64changed to$156.94

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 2.24 changed to 2.27
    • Work GPCI 1.024 changed to 1.023
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.121 changed to 1.117
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.232 changed to 1.244

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $157.45changed to$155.64

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 2.26 changed to 2.24
    • Malpractice RVU 0.27 changed to 0.26

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $156.66changed to$157.45

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $150.81changed to$156.66

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 2.16 changed to 2.26
    • Malpractice RVU 0.23 changed to 0.27
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.116 changed to 1.121
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.234 changed to 1.232

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $150.40changed to$150.81

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 2.35 changed to 2.16
    • Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.23
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.110 changed to 1.116
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.235 changed to 1.234

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $150.40

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$114.65$57.81RVU26D
2026-07-01$114.65$57.81RVU26C
2026-04-01$114.65$57.81RVU26B
2026-01-01$114.65$57.81RVU26A
2025-10-01$105.17$64.94RVU25D
2025-07-01$105.17$64.94RVU25C
2025-04-01$105.17$64.94RVU25B
2025-01-01$105.17$64.94RVU25A
2024-10-01$108.23$66.10RVU24D
2024-07-01$108.23$66.10RVU24C
2024-04-01$108.23$66.10RVU24B
2024-03-09$108.23$66.10RVU24AR
2024-01-01$106.47$65.03RVU24A
2023-10-01$109.41$66.46RVU23D
2023-07-01$109.41$66.46RVU23C
2023-04-01$109.41$66.46RVU23B
2023-01-01$109.41$66.46RVU23A
2022-10-01$111.63$67.68RVU22D
2022-07-01$111.63$67.68RVU22C
2022-04-01$111.63$67.68RVU22B
2022-01-01$111.63$67.68RVU22A
2021-10-01$114.17$68.31RVU21D
2021-07-01$114.17$68.31RVU21C
2021-04-01$114.17$68.31RVU21B
2021-01-01$114.17$68.31RVU21A
2020-10-01$115.29$71.11RVU20D
2020-07-01$115.29$71.11RVU20C
2020-04-01$115.29$71.11RVU20B
2020-01-01$115.29$71.11RVU20A
2019-10-01$158.79$92.67RVU19D
2019-07-01$158.79$92.67RVU19C
2019-04-01$158.79$92.67RVU19B
2019-01-01$158.79$92.67RVU19A
2018-10-01$158.62$92.57RVU18D
2018-07-01$158.62$92.57RVU18C
2018-04-01$158.62$92.57RVU18B
2018-01-01$158.62$92.57RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$156.94$92.00RVU17D
2017-07-01$156.94$92.00RVU17C
2017-04-01$156.94$92.00RVU17B
2017-01-01$156.94$92.00RVU17A
2016-10-01$155.64$91.02RVU16D
2016-07-01$155.64$91.02RVU16C
2016-04-01$155.64$91.02RVU16B
2016-01-01$155.64$91.02RVU16A
2015-10-01$157.45$92.19RVU15D
2015-07-01$157.45$92.19RVU15C
2015-04-01$156.66$91.73RVU15B
2015-01-01$156.66$91.73RVU15A
2014-10-01$150.81$89.24RVU14D
2014-07-01$150.81$89.24RVU14C
2014-04-01$150.81$89.24RVU14B
2014-01-01$150.81$89.24RVU14A
2013-10-01$150.40$86.19RVU13D
2013-07-01$150.40$86.19RVU13C
2013-04-01$150.40$86.19RVU13B
2013-01-01$150.40$86.19RVU13AR

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Where the Connecticut rate applies

Connecticut is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 215 cities and communities in Connecticut. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Ansonia
  • Ball Pond
  • Baltic
  • Bantam
  • Bethel
  • Bethlehem Village
  • Bigelow Corners
  • Blue Hills

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11981 billing questions

How does 11981 differ from 11980?

11981 is for inserting a non-biodegradable drug delivery implant, such as an etonogestrel contraceptive implant. 11980 describes insertion of hormone pellets.

Should the implant product be reported separately?

The insertion procedure and the drug implant product are distinct. For an etonogestrel contraceptive implant, HCPCS J7307 may report the product when applicable.

Is modifier 50 appropriate for two implants?

No. CMS identifies modifier 50 as inappropriate for 11981. Report the insertion service based on the procedure performed rather than billing it as a bilateral service.

What documentation supports 11981?

Document the implant or medication used, the insertion site, and that the implant was placed. For an upper-arm contraceptive implant, the record should support the completed insertion.

How are other procedures in the same session paid?

The highest-valued procedure is paid in full, and other procedures are subject to the standard multiple-procedure reduction when performed in the same session.

Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported?

Assistant-at-surgery payment is allowed only when medical necessity is documented. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted for this code.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 11981PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 1,393 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for ConnecticutGPCI2026.csv, line 38 (RVU26D)

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