CPT code 11983: Drug implant, removal with replacement2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Queens, NY
Reports removal of an existing nonbiodegradable subcutaneous drug implant and placement of a replacement implant during the same encounter.
In Queens, NY, Medicare pays $166.57 for 11983 in the office and $100.64 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 11983 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 11983 covers
Code 11983 describes removing a nonbiodegradable drug-delivery implant from beneath the skin and placing a replacement during the same encounter. A common example is removal and replacement of an etonogestrel contraceptive implant in the upper arm. A qualified clinician, such as a physician or other authorized practitioner, performs the procedure in an office or facility, typically using local anesthesia and a small incision to remove the existing device and insert the new one.
Report 11983 when both removal and replacement are performed; the record should identify the implant, document both steps, and support the need for the procedure. Do not separately report 11981 and 11982 for those same insertion and removal services. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care. When multiple procedures are performed in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and others at 50%. 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 Queens, NY compares for 11983
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 11983 runs from $129.09 in Arkansas to $177.64 in San Benito County, CA. Queens, NY pays $166.57. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Queens, NY · this page$166.57
- Manhattan, NY · New York$166.78+$0.21
- NYC suburbs and Long Island, NY · New York$171.78+$5.21
- Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NY · New York$156.57−$10.00
- Rest of New York · New York$137.70−$28.87
- Los Angeles, CA · California$156.38−$10.19
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$161.93−$4.64
Other areas in New York first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Miami, FLFlorida | $164.91 | $106.84 |
| Chicago, ILIllinois | $160.12 | $104.06 |
| AlaskaAlaska | $175.21 | $115.81 |
| AlabamaAlabama | $130.80 | $82.00 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $129.09 | $81.17 |
| ArizonaArizona | $140.79 | $86.73 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $148.20 | $87.06 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $147.30 | $86.16 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $165.58 | $92.06 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $155.03 | $89.10 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $150.90 | $89.77 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $153.19 | $88.32 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $152.59 | $87.95 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $155.23 | $88.52 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $173.55 | $94.90 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $173.17 | $94.52 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $177.64 | $97.20 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $176.06 | $95.62 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $150.30 | $86.77 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $155.96 | $88.19 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $152.91 | $87.87 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $157.44 | $88.94 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $165.02 | $91.50 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $147.24 | $86.11 |
| ColoradoColorado | $147.44 | $88.09 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $153.73 | $93.66 |
| DelawareDelaware | $142.94 | $87.83 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $154.73 | $98.22 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $147.21 | $93.88 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $148.23 | $91.56 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $139.12 | $89.37 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $149.59 | $86.17 |
| IowaIowa | $131.73 | $80.69 |
| IdahoIdaho | $132.95 | $81.63 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $150.45 | $99.13 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $144.83 | $93.90 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $155.75 | $98.46 |
| IndianaIndiana | $133.60 | $81.89 |
| KansasKansas | $132.16 | $81.74 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $135.76 | $86.18 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $141.97 | $89.48 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $135.97 | $86.60 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $159.73 | $93.13 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $147.09 | $88.35 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $153.50 | $93.65 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $145.17 | $88.72 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $134.64 | $83.32 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $139.80 | $84.52 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $149.93 | $96.10 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $139.90 | $88.97 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $138.69 | $81.30 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $140.02 | $87.65 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $141.23 | $88.13 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $134.51 | $86.43 |
| MississippiMississippi | $131.77 | $83.75 |
| MontanaMontana | $144.60 | $88.82 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $135.76 | $83.72 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $137.88 | $82.10 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $132.08 | $80.60 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $146.12 | $88.06 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $160.70 | $95.99 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $154.76 | $93.85 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $141.00 | $89.85 |
| NevadaNevada | $142.80 | $86.97 |
| OhioOhio | $138.53 | $87.60 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $134.48 | $84.67 |
| Portland, OROregon | $150.61 | $88.64 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $140.97 | $85.41 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $150.85 | $92.79 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $138.17 | $86.96 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $145.24 | $88.85 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $146.93 | $89.31 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $137.52 | $85.98 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $137.09 | $81.31 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $132.89 | $82.19 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $147.58 | $88.57 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $137.42 | $86.66 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $141.98 | $86.71 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $143.29 | $87.73 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $142.72 | $87.73 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $142.67 | $87.28 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $148.89 | $93.51 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $139.90 | $86.96 |
| UtahUtah | $139.20 | $86.77 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $140.08 | $85.25 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $145.24 | $88.85 |
| VermontVermont | $138.30 | $83.08 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $146.49 | $87.75 |
| King County, WAWashington | $161.80 | $93.36 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $133.78 | $80.34 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $140.20 | $91.73 |
| WyomingWyoming | $141.67 | $85.89 |
11983 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$129.09
$175.21
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $175.21 | 1 |
| AL | $130.80 | 1 |
| AR | $129.09 | 1 |
| AZ | $140.79 | 1 |
| CA | $147.24–$177.64 | 29 |
| CO | $147.44 | 1 |
| CT | $153.73 | 1 |
| DC | $161.93 | 1 |
| DE | $142.94 | 1 |
| FL | $147.21–$164.91 | 3 |
| GA | $139.12–$148.23 | 2 |
| GU | $149.59 | 1 |
| HI | $149.59 | 1 |
| IA | $131.73 | 1 |
| ID | $132.95 | 1 |
| IL | $144.83–$160.12 | 4 |
| IN | $133.60 | 1 |
| KS | $132.16 | 1 |
| KY | $135.76 | 1 |
| LA | $135.97–$141.97 | 2 |
| MA | $147.09–$159.73 | 2 |
| MD | $145.17–$161.93 | 3 |
| ME | $134.64–$139.80 | 2 |
| MI | $139.90–$149.93 | 2 |
| MN | $138.69 | 1 |
| MO | $134.51–$141.23 | 3 |
| MS | $131.77 | 1 |
| MT | $144.60 | 1 |
| NC | $135.76 | 1 |
| ND | $137.88 | 1 |
| NE | $132.08 | 1 |
| NH | $146.12 | 1 |
| NJ | $154.76–$160.70 | 2 |
| NM | $141.00 | 1 |
| NV | $142.80 | 1 |
| NY | $137.70–$171.78 | 5 |
| OH | $138.53 | 1 |
| OK | $134.48 | 1 |
| OR | $140.97–$150.61 | 2 |
| PA | $138.17–$150.85 | 2 |
| PR | $145.24 | 1 |
| RI | $146.93 | 1 |
| SC | $137.52 | 1 |
| SD | $137.09 | 1 |
| TN | $132.89 | 1 |
| TX | $137.42–$148.89 | 8 |
| UT | $139.20 | 1 |
| VA | $140.08–$161.93 | 2 |
| VI | $145.24 | 1 |
| VT | $138.30 | 1 |
| WA | $146.49–$161.80 | 2 |
| WI | $133.78 | 1 |
| WV | $140.20 | 1 |
| WY | $141.67 | 1 |
How the 11983 rate is calculated
Each of 11983’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 · 11983
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.86
1.86 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense2.13
2.13 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.34
0.34 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
4.3300
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$144.63
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Queens, NY inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
1,395
- Code
- 11983
- Physician work
- 1.86
- Practice expense
- 2.13
- Malpractice
- 0.34
GPCI2026.csv
81
- Locality
- Queens, NY
- Physician work
- 1.064
- Practice expense
- 1.182
- Malpractice
- 1.442
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 1.86 | × 1.064 | 1.9790 |
| Practice expense | 2.13 | × 1.182 | 2.5177 |
| Malpractice | 0.34 | × 1.442 | 0.4903 |
| Total RVUs | 4.9870 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Queens, NY$166.57
Office: (1.86 × 1.064 + 2.13 × 1.182 + 0.34 × 1.442) × $33.4009 = $166.57
Facility: (1.86 × 1.064 + 0.46 × 1.182 + 0.34 × 1.442) × $33.4009 = $100.64
Payment rules and modifiers for 11983
The CMS indicators that decide how 11983 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 11983
Drug implant, removal with replacement
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 000 | Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 51 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
11983 without 51 · national office
$144.63
Drug implant, removal with replacement
11983-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$72.32
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%).
How 11983 has changed in Queens, NY
11983 · Office / nonfacility
$166.57
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $7.39 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $159.18 to $166.57 (4.6%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
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
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$159.18changed to$166.57
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 1.91 changed to 1.86
- Practice expense RVU 2.00 changed to 2.13
- Work GPCI 1.065 changed to 1.064
- Practice expense GPCI 1.195 changed to 1.182
- Malpractice GPCI 1.462 changed to 1.442
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$164.61changed to$159.18
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 2.02 changed to 2.00
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$161.92changed to$164.61
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$174.97changed to$161.92
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 2.01 changed to 2.02
- Work GPCI 1.061 changed to 1.065
- Practice expense GPCI 1.212 changed to 1.195
- Malpractice GPCI 2.061 changed to 1.462
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$184.76changed to$174.97
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 1.99 changed to 2.01
- Malpractice RVU 0.33 changed to 0.34
- Work GPCI 1.056 changed to 1.061
- Practice expense GPCI 1.228 changed to 1.212
- Malpractice GPCI 2.661 changed to 2.061
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$187.07changed to$184.76
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 2.03 changed to 1.99
- Malpractice RVU 0.32 changed to 0.33
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$183.96changed to$187.07
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 1.93 changed to 2.03
- Malpractice RVU 0.31 changed to 0.32
- Work GPCI 1.054 changed to 1.056
- Practice expense GPCI 1.214 changed to 1.228
- Malpractice GPCI 2.391 changed to 2.661
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$281.70changed to$183.96
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Work RVU 3.30 changed to 1.91
- Practice expense RVU 2.79 changed to 1.93
- Malpractice RVU 0.47 changed to 0.31
- Work GPCI 1.052 changed to 1.054
- Practice expense GPCI 1.200 changed to 1.214
- Malpractice GPCI 2.121 changed to 2.391
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$280.53changed to$281.70
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 2.77 changed to 2.79
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$274.32changed to$280.53
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 2.67 changed to 2.77
- Malpractice RVU 0.45 changed to 0.47
- Malpractice GPCI 2.151 changed to 2.121
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$268.99changed to$274.32
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 2.57 changed to 2.67
- Malpractice RVU 0.44 changed to 0.45
- Practice expense GPCI 1.199 changed to 1.200
- Malpractice GPCI 2.181 changed to 2.151
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$270.39changed to$268.99
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 2.58 changed to 2.57
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$269.04changed to$270.39
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$252.57changed to$269.04
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 2.47 changed to 2.58
- Malpractice RVU 0.33 changed to 0.44
- Work GPCI 1.057 changed to 1.052
- Practice expense GPCI 1.197 changed to 1.199
- Malpractice GPCI 1.836 changed to 2.181
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$242.70changed to$252.57
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 2.60 changed to 2.47
- Malpractice RVU 0.35 changed to 0.33
- Work GPCI 1.062 changed to 1.057
- Practice expense GPCI 1.195 changed to 1.197
- Malpractice GPCI 1.491 changed to 1.836
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $242.70
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $166.57 | $100.64 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $166.57 | $100.64 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $166.57 | $100.64 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $166.57 | $100.64 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $159.18 | $114.73 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $159.18 | $114.73 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $159.18 | $114.73 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $159.18 | $114.73 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $164.61 | $117.27 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $164.61 | $117.27 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $164.61 | $117.27 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $164.61 | $117.27 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $161.92 | $115.36 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $174.97 | $126.51 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $174.97 | $126.51 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $174.97 | $126.51 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $174.97 | $126.51 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $184.76 | $134.61 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $184.76 | $134.61 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $184.76 | $134.61 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $184.76 | $134.61 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $187.07 | $134.80 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $187.07 | $134.80 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $187.07 | $134.80 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $187.07 | $134.80 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $183.96 | $134.02 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $183.96 | $134.02 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $183.96 | $134.02 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $183.96 | $134.02 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $281.70 | $219.42 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $281.70 | $219.42 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $281.70 | $219.42 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $281.70 | $219.42 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $280.53 | $218.75 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $280.53 | $218.75 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $280.53 | $218.75 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $280.53 | $218.75 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $274.32 | $215.75 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $274.32 | $215.75 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $274.32 | $215.75 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $274.32 | $215.75 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $268.99 | $212.32 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $268.99 | $212.32 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $268.99 | $212.32 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $268.99 | $212.32 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $270.39 | $213.52 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $270.39 | $213.52 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $269.04 | $212.45 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $269.04 | $212.45 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $252.57 | $198.97 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $252.57 | $198.97 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $252.57 | $198.97 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $252.57 | $198.97 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $242.70 | $187.41 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $242.70 | $187.41 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $242.70 | $187.41 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $242.70 | $187.41 | RVU13AR |
Where the Queens, NY rate applies
Queens, NY is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 1 cities and communities in New York. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- 11983 in New York · multiple payment areas
11983 billing questions
When should 11983 be reported instead of 11981 or 11982?
Use 11983 when the clinician removes an existing nonbiodegradable drug implant and inserts a replacement during the same encounter. Report 11981 for insertion alone and 11982 for removal alone.
Can 11981 and 11982 also be reported for the same replacement?
Do not separately report those codes for the insertion and removal already represented by 11983.
What documentation supports 11983?
Document the implant removed, the removal and replacement performed, and the clinical reason for the procedure. Identify the new implant and its placement site in the procedure record.
Is modifier 50 appropriate for implants placed on both sides?
No. Modifier 50 is inappropriate for this service based on its descriptor and anatomy.
How does the 0-day global period affect same-day care?
Same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included in the procedure's 0-day global period.
When is assistant-at-surgery payment allowed?
Payment for an assistant at surgery requires documentation of medical necessity. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
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.
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