HCPCS G0518
Remove with insert drug implant
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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HCPCS G0518 at a glance
- Code
- G0518
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Remove w 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 HCPCS code G0518?
HCPCS G0518 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for remove with insert drug implant. Its official short descriptor is "Remove w insert drug implant". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS G0518 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS G0518 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is HCPCS G0518 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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.