CPT 10060
I&d abscess simple/single
CPT 10060 at a glance
- Code
- 10060
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- I&d abscess simple/single
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 10060?
CPT 10060 is a CPT procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "I&d abscess simple/single". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 10060 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 10060 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 10060 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 10060?
CPT 10060 is most associated with General Surgery.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.