CPT 10061
I&d abscess comp/multiple
CPT 10061 at a glance
- Code
- 10061
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- I&d abscess comp/multiple
- 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 10061?
CPT 10061 is a CPT procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "I&d abscess comp/multiple". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 10061 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 10061 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 10061 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 10061?
CPT 10061 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.