CPT 11983
Remove/insert drug implant
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 11983 at a glance
- Code
- 11983
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Remove/insert drug 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 11983?
CPT 11983 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for Remove/insert drug implant. Its official short descriptor is "Remove/insert drug implant". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 11983 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 11983 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 11983 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 11983?
CPT 11983 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. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.