CPT code 20701: Device removal, deep location2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in South Carolina
Removal of a previously placed deep drug-delivery device, such as a subfascial device, reported with the primary operative procedure.
In South Carolina, Medicare pays $63.07 for 20701 in the office and $52.89 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 20701 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 20701 covers
This code describes operative removal of a drug-delivery device from a deep location, such as beneath the fascia. Orthopedic surgeons commonly encounter these devices during staged treatment of bone or joint infection, including removal of a temporary local antibiotic-delivery device after the infection has been treated. The procedure is performed in an operating room or another surgical setting where the device can be exposed and removed.
Report this add-on code with the primary procedure performed at the same operative encounter; documentation should identify the device, its deep anatomic location, and the removal performed. The code is paid within the primary procedure’s global period. It distinguishes deep removal from removal of a device located in the intramedullary canal or intra-articular space. Documentation of location supports choosing the correct code in this removal series.
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 South Carolina compares for 20701
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 20701 runs from $59.29 in Arkansas to $82.45 in Alaska. South Carolina pays $63.07. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- South Carolina · this page$63.07
- Los Angeles, CA · California$68.98+$5.91
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$72.50+$9.43
- Miami, FL · Florida$77.43+$14.36
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$75.25+$12.18
- Manhattan, NY · New York$75.83+$12.76
- Alaska · Alaska$82.45+$19.38
Other areas in South Carolina first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $60.00 | $50.36 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $59.29 | $49.82 |
| ArizonaArizona | $64.11 | $53.43 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $65.87 | $53.79 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $65.32 | $53.24 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $71.67 | $57.15 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $68.20 | $55.17 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $67.55 | $55.47 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $67.46 | $54.64 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $67.19 | $54.41 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $68.01 | $54.83 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $74.53 | $58.99 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $74.30 | $58.75 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $76.33 | $60.44 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $75.36 | $59.46 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $66.23 | $53.68 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $68.06 | $54.66 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $67.23 | $54.38 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $68.67 | $55.14 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $71.33 | $56.80 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $65.29 | $53.21 |
| ColoradoColorado | $66.12 | $54.39 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $69.71 | $57.83 |
| DelawareDelaware | $65.01 | $54.12 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $71.75 | $60.59 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $68.36 | $57.82 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $67.67 | $56.47 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $64.77 | $54.93 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $65.87 | $53.33 |
| IowaIowa | $59.70 | $49.61 |
| IdahoIdaho | $60.34 | $50.20 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $71.15 | $61.01 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $67.83 | $57.77 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $72.07 | $60.75 |
| IndianaIndiana | $60.59 | $50.37 |
| KansasKansas | $60.20 | $50.24 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $62.76 | $52.96 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $65.45 | $55.08 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $62.97 | $53.22 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $70.81 | $57.65 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $66.13 | $54.53 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $69.66 | $57.83 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $65.86 | $54.70 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $61.38 | $51.24 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $63.01 | $52.09 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $69.84 | $59.20 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $64.79 | $54.72 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $61.50 | $50.16 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $64.29 | $53.94 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $64.76 | $54.26 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $62.58 | $53.07 |
| MississippiMississippi | $60.90 | $51.41 |
| MontanaMontana | $65.79 | $54.76 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $61.79 | $51.51 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $61.63 | $50.61 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $59.74 | $49.57 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $65.83 | $54.35 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $72.12 | $59.33 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $69.98 | $57.94 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $65.38 | $55.27 |
| NevadaNevada | $64.65 | $53.62 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $78.33 | $65.22 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $71.02 | $58.95 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $75.26 | $62.24 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $62.61 | $52.14 |
| OhioOhio | $63.94 | $53.87 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $61.88 | $52.03 |
| Portland, OROregon | $67.04 | $54.79 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $63.63 | $52.65 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $68.72 | $57.24 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $63.61 | $53.49 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $65.94 | $54.79 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $66.47 | $55.08 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $61.14 | $50.12 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $60.55 | $50.53 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $66.35 | $54.69 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $63.32 | $53.29 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $64.35 | $53.43 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $65.05 | $54.07 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $64.92 | $54.05 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $64.73 | $53.79 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $68.58 | $57.63 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $64.00 | $53.53 |
| UtahUtah | $63.76 | $53.40 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $63.36 | $52.53 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $65.94 | $54.79 |
| VermontVermont | $62.11 | $51.20 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $65.77 | $54.16 |
| King County, WAWashington | $71.36 | $57.83 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $60.02 | $49.46 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $65.94 | $56.36 |
| WyomingWyoming | $63.98 | $52.95 |
20701 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$59.29
$82.45
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $82.45 | 1 |
| AL | $60.00 | 1 |
| AR | $59.29 | 1 |
| AZ | $64.11 | 1 |
| CA | $65.29–$76.33 | 29 |
| CO | $66.12 | 1 |
| CT | $69.71 | 1 |
| DC | $72.50 | 1 |
| DE | $65.01 | 1 |
| FL | $68.36–$77.43 | 3 |
| GA | $64.77–$67.67 | 2 |
| GU | $65.87 | 1 |
| HI | $65.87 | 1 |
| IA | $59.70 | 1 |
| ID | $60.34 | 1 |
| IL | $67.83–$75.25 | 4 |
| IN | $60.59 | 1 |
| KS | $60.20 | 1 |
| KY | $62.76 | 1 |
| LA | $62.97–$65.45 | 2 |
| MA | $66.13–$70.81 | 2 |
| MD | $65.86–$72.50 | 3 |
| ME | $61.38–$63.01 | 2 |
| MI | $64.79–$69.84 | 2 |
| MN | $61.50 | 1 |
| MO | $62.58–$64.76 | 3 |
| MS | $60.90 | 1 |
| MT | $65.79 | 1 |
| NC | $61.79 | 1 |
| ND | $61.63 | 1 |
| NE | $59.74 | 1 |
| NH | $65.83 | 1 |
| NJ | $69.98–$72.12 | 2 |
| NM | $65.38 | 1 |
| NV | $64.65 | 1 |
| NY | $62.61–$78.33 | 5 |
| OH | $63.94 | 1 |
| OK | $61.88 | 1 |
| OR | $63.63–$67.04 | 2 |
| PA | $63.61–$68.72 | 2 |
| PR | $65.94 | 1 |
| RI | $66.47 | 1 |
| SC | $63.07 | 1 |
| SD | $61.14 | 1 |
| TN | $60.55 | 1 |
| TX | $63.32–$68.58 | 8 |
| UT | $63.76 | 1 |
| VA | $63.36–$72.50 | 2 |
| VI | $65.94 | 1 |
| VT | $62.11 | 1 |
| WA | $65.77–$71.36 | 2 |
| WI | $60.02 | 1 |
| WV | $65.94 | 1 |
| WY | $63.98 | 1 |
How the 20701 rate is calculated
Each of 20701’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 · 20701
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.10
1.10 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense0.66
0.66 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.21
0.21 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
1.9700
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$65.80
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact South Carolina inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
1,791
- Code
- 20701
- Physician work
- 1.10
- Practice expense
- 0.66
- Malpractice
- 0.21
GPCI2026.csv
93
- Locality
- South Carolina
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.924
- Malpractice
- 0.850
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 1.10 | × 1.000 | 1.1000 |
| Practice expense | 0.66 | × 0.924 | 0.6098 |
| Malpractice | 0.21 | × 0.850 | 0.1785 |
| Total RVUs | 1.8883 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, South Carolina$63.07
Office: (1.1 × 1 + 0.66 × 0.924 + 0.21 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $63.07
Facility: (1.1 × 1 + 0.33 × 0.924 + 0.21 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $52.89
Payment rules and modifiers for 20701
The CMS indicators that decide how 20701 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 20701
Device removal, deep location
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | ZZZ | Add-on code: falls within the primary procedure’s global period. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| 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. |
How 20701 has changed in South Carolina
20701 · Office / nonfacility
$63.07
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $4.14 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $58.93 to $63.07 (7.0%).
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
$58.93changed to$63.07
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 1.13 changed to 1.10
- Practice expense RVU 0.57 changed to 0.66
- Practice expense GPCI 0.913 changed to 0.924
- Malpractice GPCI 0.817 changed to 0.850
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$60.62changed to$58.93
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 0.56 changed to 0.57
- Malpractice RVU 0.22 changed to 0.21
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$59.63changed to$60.62
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$61.47changed to$59.63
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 0.57 changed to 0.56
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.913
- Malpractice GPCI 0.756 changed to 0.817
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$61.82changed to$61.47
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 0.55 changed to 0.57
- Malpractice RVU 0.23 changed to 0.22
- Practice expense GPCI 0.903 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 0.695 changed to 0.756
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$60.59changed to$61.82
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 0.51 changed to 0.55
- Malpractice RVU 0.21 changed to 0.23
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$61.43changed to$60.59
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 0.50 changed to 0.51
- Malpractice RVU 0.19 changed to 0.21
- Practice expense GPCI 0.907 changed to 0.903
- Malpractice GPCI 0.624 changed to 0.695
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
No ratechanged to$61.43
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: No rate
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D, RVU14A, RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D, RVU15A, RVU15B, RVU15C, RVU15D, RVU16A, RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D, RVU17A, RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D, RVU18AR1, RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D, RVU19A, RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $63.07 | $52.89 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $63.07 | $52.89 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $63.07 | $52.89 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $63.07 | $52.89 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $58.93 | $58.93 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $58.93 | $58.93 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $58.93 | $58.93 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $58.93 | $58.93 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $60.62 | $60.62 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $60.62 | $60.62 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $60.62 | $60.62 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $60.62 | $60.62 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $59.63 | $59.63 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $61.47 | $61.47 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $61.47 | $61.47 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $61.47 | $61.47 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $61.47 | $61.47 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $61.82 | $61.82 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $61.82 | $61.82 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $61.82 | $61.82 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $61.82 | $61.82 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $60.59 | $60.59 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $60.59 | $60.59 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $60.59 | $60.59 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $60.59 | $60.59 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $61.43 | $61.43 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $61.43 | $61.43 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $61.43 | $61.43 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $61.43 | $61.43 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13AR |
Where the South Carolina rate applies
South Carolina is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 475 cities and communities in South Carolina. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Abbeville
- Abney Crossroads
- Adams Run
- Aiken
- Alcolu
- Allendale
- Anderson
- Andrews
20701 billing questions
How is deep removal distinguished from intramedullary or intra-articular removal?
Use the device’s documented location: this code is for a deep location, such as subfascial. The neighboring removal codes identify intramedullary and intra-articular locations.
Can 20701 be reported by itself?
No. It is an add-on code and must be reported with a primary procedure.
How does the global-period rule affect payment?
CMS pays this add-on within the primary procedure’s global period. It supplements the primary operative service rather than standing alone.
What documentation supports reporting 20701?
Document the drug-delivery device, its deep location, and the operative removal. The anatomic location distinguishes this code from removal of an intramedullary or intra-articular device.
Is 20701 used for placing a deep drug-delivery device?
No. This code is for removal; 20700 is the related code for manual preparation and insertion of a deep drug-delivery device.
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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