Table 2: New 2020 CPT codes for drug delivery device implantation.

CPT Code

CPT Code Inclusion

20700

 

·         Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s); deep; usually includes polymethylmethacrylate beads with calcium sulfate, tobramycin or vancomycin

·         List separately in addition to primary procedure

20702

·         Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), intramedullary

·         Most commonly used by trauma surgeons

20704

 

·         Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), intra-articular

·         List separately in addition to primary procedure

CPT: Current Procedural Terminology