Perq impltj/rplcmt isdns ptn
Percutaneous subcutaneous device implantation costs range from $5,956 to $6,563 depending on whether you receive care at an ambulatory surgery center versus hospital outpatient department, making location verification essential before your procedure.
About the analyst
Michael Glenn reviews CMS datasets and drug pricing at BillRazor Research. He focuses on NADAC acquisition costs and procedure coding accuracy. Expertise: drug pricing, NADAC data, CPT coding.
This procedure involves placing or replacing a small electronic device under the skin that can monitor health conditions or deliver therapy. Patients with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart problems, or those needing continuous monitoring typically receive these implants. Code 0587T is a Category III temporary code, meaning reimbursement varies significantly between payers and documentation requirements are often more detailed than standard procedures.
Non-facility rate
$99
Office setting benchmark
Data sources
4
23 data points
Key insights for CPT 0587T
ASC vs hospital outpatient savings
$607Having this done at an ambulatory surgery center costs $5,956 vs $6,563 at a hospital outpatient
What this procedure costs across different settings
The same procedure can cost very different amounts depending on where it's performed. These are the Medicare-allowed amounts — what hospitals actually charge can be 3-10x higher.
| Setting | Medicare rate | vs lowest |
|---|---|---|
| Non-facility (office) | $99 | Lowest |
| Outpatient (APC) | $6,563 | +6529% |
| Ambulatory surgery (ASC) | $5,956 | +5916% |
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About this data
Rates shown are from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment System, Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule, and CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System (DRG weights). Regional adjustments use CMS Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI). Hospital charges are from CMS Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files. All data is publicly available under federal law (45 CFR Part 180).
This data is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Actual costs depend on insurance coverage, negotiated rates, and individual circumstances.
Data: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, CMS Inpatient PPS (IPPS), Outpatient PPS (OPPS), ASC Payment System, Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS), National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC). FY 2024 data. All publicly available from CMS.
Methodology: Facility rate applies when the procedure is performed in a hospital or ASC. Non-facility rate applies in a physician office. GPCI adjustments reflect regional cost-of-living differences.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use