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See a sample rate comparisonHCPCS G0518 Fee Schedule
Medicare rates as of October 2026
HCPCS G0518 is classified under Procedures / Professional Services, in the Other Services subgroup.
Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal implants)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Procedures / Professional Services Other Services |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $314.97 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for G0518 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $247.60 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for G0518 |
National average reimbursement for HCPCS G0518 by major payers:
$458.98
BCBS / Anthem
$625.73
UnitedHealthcare
$413.78
Aetna
$414.85
Cigna
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HCPCS G0518
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City Of Hope National Medical Center
$6,323.00Published rateMaricopa County Special Health Care District
$617.00Published rateLafayette Surgery Center Limited Partnership
$527.00Published rateLahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care, Apmc, Lahaye Eye Clinic
Lahaye Eye Clinic, P.C.
$94.00Published rateInsight Group, LLC
Insight Group LLC
$69.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalHCPCS G0518 vs. Other Other Services Codes
The table lists codes related to G0518. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G0517-HCPCS | Moderate | Removal of non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal implants) |
| G0518-HCPCS | Moderate | Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implants, 4 or more (services for subdermal implants) |
| G0659-HCPCS | Low | Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including but not limited to GC/MS (any type, single or tandem) and LC/MS (any type, single or tandem), excluding immunoassays (e.g., IA, EIA, ELISA, EMIT, FPIA) and enzymatic methods (e.g., alcohol dehydrogenase), performed without method or drug-specific calibration, without matrix-matched quality control material, or without use of stable isotope or other universally recognized internal standard(s) for each drug, drug metabolite or drug class per specimen; qualitative or quantitative, all sources, includes specimen validity testing, per day, any number of drug classes |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS G0518. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the G0518 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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