CPT 11760
Repair of nail bed
CPT 11760 at a glance
- Code
- 11760
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Repair of nail bed
- 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 11760?
CPT 11760 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Repair of nail bed". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 11760 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 11760 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 11760 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 11760?
CPT 11760 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry.
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.