CPT 11740
Evacuation subungual hmtma
CPT 11740 at a glance
- Code
- 11740
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Evacuation subungual hmtma
- 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 11740?
CPT 11740 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Evacuation subungual hmtma". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 11740 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 11740 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 11740 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 11740?
CPT 11740 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.