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HCPCS G0516 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

HCPCS G0516 is classified under Procedures / Professional Services, in the Other Services subgroup.

Insertion of non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal rod implant)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Procedures / Professional Services

Other Services

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee Schedule$175.02 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for G0516
Medicaid Fee Schedule$137.81 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for G0516

National average reimbursement for HCPCS G0516 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$245.30

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$322.16

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$222.14

Aetna

Cigna logo

$213.74

Cigna

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HCPCS G0516
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Southern Regional Medical Corporation, Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center

    LAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1326485749Tax ID 46-2743282

    $809.95Published rate
  2. Lafayette Surgery Center Limited Partnership

    LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1144283292Tax ID 94-3419282

    $522.00Published rate
  3. Joint Replacement Center Of Louisiana

    Joint Replacement Center Of Lous

    LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1649921065Tax ID 87-4022126

    $113.00Published rate
  4. Northlake Endoscopy, LLC

    Northlake Endoscopy LLC

    LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1942202221Tax ID 72-1515370

    $93.00Published rate
  5. Surgery Center Of West Monroe, LLC

    LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1386793370Tax ID 72-1509507

    $70.00Published rate

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HCPCS G0516 vs. Other Other Services Codes

The table lists codes related to G0516. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
G0514-HCPCSLowProlonged preventive service(s) (beyond the typical service time of the primary procedure), in the office or other outpatient setting requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service; each additional 30 minutes (list separately in addition to code G0513 for additional 30 minutes of preventive service)
G0516-HCPCSModerateInsertion of non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal rod implant)
G0517-HCPCSModerateRemoval of non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal implants)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G0516. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the G0516 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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