CPT code 11982: Implant removal, removal only2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Ohio

Removal of a non-biodegradable drug-delivery implant, commonly a contraceptive rod, when the implant is discontinued or replaced later.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality1.8K Medicare services in 2024

In Ohio, Medicare pays $109.13 for 11982 in the office and $62.17 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$109.13Office (non-facility)
$62.17Hospital or facility
−4.7%vs the national office rate ($114.57)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 11982 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 11982 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Ohio
  2. What 11982 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 11982 covers

CPT 11982 covers removal of a non-biodegradable implant that releases medication over time. A common example is removal of an etonogestrel contraceptive rod from the upper arm when its use ends, the patient requests removal, or treatment changes. The procedure is commonly performed in an office by a gynecologist, family-planning clinician, or other clinician trained in implant removal. The service may also occur in a facility when the clinical circumstances require it.

Report this code for removal alone; use the code for removal with reinsertion when a new drug-delivery implant is placed during the same service. Document the implant and removal site, the reason for removal, the steps taken, and whether the implant was removed completely. The service has 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% reduction. Modifier 50 is inappropriate. An assistant at surgery is paid only when medical necessity is documented; 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 Ohio compares for 11982

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 11982 runs from $101.94 in Arkansas to $143.72 in San Benito County, CA. Ohio pays $109.13. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

11982 in Ohio vs other payment areas
  1. Ohio · this page$109.13
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$125.33+$16.20
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$129.03+$19.90
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$128.90+$19.77
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$125.14+$16.01
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$132.09+$22.96
  7. Alaska · Alaska$137.10+$27.97

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

Every other payment area

11982 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$103.34$58.33
ArkansasArkansas$101.94$57.75
ArizonaArizona$111.50$61.66
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$118.45$62.08
Chico, CACalifornia$117.80$61.43
El Centro, CACalifornia$117.84$61.47
Fresno, CACalifornia$117.80$61.43
Hanford, CACalifornia$117.80$61.43

11982 rates by state

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$101.94

$137.10

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11982 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$137.101
AL$103.341
AR$101.941
AZ$111.501
CA$117.80–$143.7229
CO$117.451
CT$121.911
DC$129.031
DE$113.251
FL$115.65–$128.903
GA$109.22–$117.252
GU$119.981
HI$119.981
IA$104.571
ID$105.471
IL$113.40–$125.144
IN$106.011
KS$104.691
KY$106.901
LA$106.98–$111.892
MA$117.05–$127.762
MD$115.13–$129.033
ME$106.61–$111.162
MI$110.06–$117.632
MN$110.991
MO$105.65–$111.553
MS$103.791
MT$114.551
NC$107.561
ND$110.001
NE$104.931
NH$116.191
NJ$122.87–$127.942
NM$110.871
NV$113.351
NY$109.13–$135.885
OH$109.131
OK$106.101
OR$112.03–$120.312
PA$108.97–$119.422
PR$115.141
RI$116.651
SC$108.621
SD$109.461
TN$105.261
TX$108.34–$117.448
UT$109.991
VA$111.23–$129.032
VI$115.141
VT$110.141
WA$116.64–$129.682
WI$106.601
WV$109.611
WY$112.571

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How the 11982 rate is calculated

Each of 11982’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 · 11982

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.31

1.31 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense1.89

1.89 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.23

0.23 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

3.4300

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$114.57

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

The exact Ohio inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

1,394

Code
11982
Physician work
1.31
Practice expense
1.89
Malpractice
0.23

GPCI2026.csv

85

Locality
Ohio
Physician work
1.000
Practice expense
0.913
Malpractice
1.008
Office calculation for 11982 in Ohio
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.31× 1.0001.3100
Practice expense1.89× 0.9131.7256
Malpractice0.23× 1.0080.2318
Total RVUs3.2674
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Ohio$109.13

Office: (1.31 × 1 + 1.89 × 0.913 + 0.23 × 1.008) × $33.4009 = $109.13

Facility: (1.31 × 1 + 0.35 × 0.913 + 0.23 × 1.008) × $33.4009 = $62.17

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Payment rules and modifiers for 11982

The CMS indicators that decide how 11982 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 11982

Implant removal, removal only

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

11982 without 51 · national office

$114.57

Implant removal, removal only

11982-51 · Second procedure: 50%

$57.29

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

How 11982 has changed in Ohio

11982 · Office / nonfacility

$109.13

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $6.83 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $102.30 to $109.13 (6.7%).

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

    $102.30changed to$109.13

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.34 changed to 1.31
    • Practice expense RVU 1.74 changed to 1.89
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.911 changed to 0.913
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.033 changed to 1.008

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $106.23changed to$102.30

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 1.76 changed to 1.74
    • Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.23

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $104.50changed to$106.23

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $109.43changed to$104.50

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 1.78 changed to 1.76
    • Malpractice RVU 0.25 changed to 0.24
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.912 changed to 0.911
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.063 changed to 1.033
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $112.08changed to$109.43

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.913 changed to 0.912
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.094 changed to 1.063

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $115.24changed to$112.08

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 1.85 changed to 1.78

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $116.27changed to$115.24

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 1.77 changed to 1.85
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.915 changed to 0.913
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.049 changed to 1.094

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $154.66changed to$116.27

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Work RVU 1.78 changed to 1.34
    • Practice expense RVU 2.41 changed to 1.77
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.25
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.917 changed to 0.915
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.005 changed to 1.049

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $155.78changed to$154.66

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 2.46 changed to 2.41
    • Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.30

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $156.04changed to$155.78

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Malpractice RVU 0.31 changed to 0.29
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.918 changed to 0.917
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.999 changed to 1.005

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $154.62changed to$156.04

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 2.43 changed to 2.46
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.993 changed to 0.999

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $155.84changed to$154.62

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 2.45 changed to 2.43

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $155.07changed to$155.84

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $151.33changed to$155.07

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 2.37 changed to 2.45
    • Malpractice RVU 0.23 changed to 0.31
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.923 changed to 0.918
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.117 changed to 0.993

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $151.74changed to$151.33

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 2.57 changed to 2.37
    • Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.23
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.927 changed to 0.923
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.240 changed to 1.117

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $151.74

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$109.13$62.17RVU26D
2026-07-01$109.13$62.17RVU26C
2026-04-01$109.13$62.17RVU26B
2026-01-01$109.13$62.17RVU26A
2025-10-01$102.30$69.00RVU25D
2025-07-01$102.30$69.00RVU25C
2025-04-01$102.30$69.00RVU25B
2025-01-01$102.30$69.00RVU25A
2024-10-01$106.23$71.05RVU24D
2024-07-01$106.23$71.05RVU24C
2024-04-01$106.23$71.05RVU24B
2024-03-09$106.23$71.05RVU24AR
2024-01-01$104.50$69.89RVU24A
2023-10-01$109.43$73.27RVU23D
2023-07-01$109.43$73.27RVU23C
2023-04-01$109.43$73.27RVU23B
2023-01-01$109.43$73.27RVU23A
2022-10-01$112.08$74.79RVU22D
2022-07-01$112.08$74.79RVU22C
2022-04-01$112.08$74.79RVU22B
2022-01-01$112.08$74.79RVU22A
2021-10-01$115.24$75.73RVU21D
2021-07-01$115.24$75.73RVU21C
2021-04-01$115.24$75.73RVU21B
2021-01-01$115.24$75.73RVU21A
2020-10-01$116.27$77.64RVU20D
2020-07-01$116.27$77.64RVU20C
2020-04-01$116.27$77.64RVU20B
2020-01-01$116.27$77.64RVU20A
2019-10-01$154.66$101.12RVU19D
2019-07-01$154.66$101.12RVU19C
2019-04-01$154.66$101.12RVU19B
2019-01-01$154.66$101.12RVU19A
2018-10-01$155.78$100.98RVU18D
2018-07-01$155.78$100.98RVU18C
2018-04-01$155.78$100.98RVU18B
2018-01-01$155.78$100.98RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$156.04$101.68RVU17D
2017-07-01$156.04$101.68RVU17C
2017-04-01$156.04$101.68RVU17B
2017-01-01$156.04$101.68RVU17A
2016-10-01$154.62$100.72RVU16D
2016-07-01$154.62$100.72RVU16C
2016-04-01$154.62$100.72RVU16B
2016-01-01$154.62$100.72RVU16A
2015-10-01$155.84$101.41RVU15D
2015-07-01$155.84$101.41RVU15C
2015-04-01$155.07$100.91RVU15B
2015-01-01$155.07$100.91RVU15A
2014-10-01$151.33$98.76RVU14D
2014-07-01$151.33$98.76RVU14C
2014-04-01$151.33$98.76RVU14B
2014-01-01$151.33$98.76RVU14A
2013-10-01$151.74$96.23RVU13D
2013-07-01$151.74$96.23RVU13C
2013-04-01$151.74$96.23RVU13B
2013-01-01$151.74$96.23RVU13AR

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Where the Ohio rate applies

Ohio is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 1265 cities and communities in Ohio. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

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11982 billing questions

When should 11982 be used instead of 11983?

Use 11982 when the drug-delivery implant is removed without placing a replacement during that service. Use 11983 when removal and reinsertion occur together.

Is removal of a contraceptive implant reported with 11982?

It can be when the device is a non-biodegradable drug-delivery implant, such as an etonogestrel rod. Select the code based on the implant and service performed, not contraceptive intent alone.

Can modifier 50 be appended for implants in both arms?

No. CMS identifies bilateral adjustment as inappropriate for this code. The descriptor or anatomy does not support modifier 50.

What documentation supports 11982?

Record the implant type and site, the reason for removal, the removal procedure, and whether the implant was completely removed. If a replacement is inserted during the service, consider 11983 instead.

How does CMS handle multiple procedures in the same session?

The highest-valued procedure is paid in full, and other procedures are subject to the standard multiple procedure reduction, with payment at 50%.

Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported?

An assistant at surgery is paid only with documentation of medical necessity. 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

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RVUs for 11982PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 1,394 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for OhioGPCI2026.csv, line 85 (RVU26D)

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