CPT 11720
Debride nail 1-5
CPT 11720 at a glance
- Code
- 11720
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Debride nail 1-5
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 11720?
CPT 11720 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Debride nail 1-5". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 11720 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 11720 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 11720 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 11720?
CPT 11720 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.