CPT 11981
Insertion drug dlvr implant
CPT 11981 at a glance
- Code
- 11981
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insertion drug dlvr implant
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 11981?
CPT 11981 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Insertion drug dlvr implant". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 11981 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 11981 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 11981 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 11981?
CPT 11981 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.