CPT 11602
Exc tr-ext mal+marg 1.1-2 cm
CPT 11602 at a glance
- Code
- 11602
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Exc tr-ext mal+marg 1.1-2 cm
- 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 11602?
CPT 11602 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Exc tr-ext mal+marg 1.1-2 cm". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 11602 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 11602 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 11602 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 11602?
CPT 11602 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic 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.