CPT 17108
Dstr cut vsc prlf les>50sqcm
CPT 17108 at a glance
- Code
- 17108
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Dstr cut vsc prlf les>50sqcm
- 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 17108?
CPT 17108 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Dstr cut vsc prlf les>50sqcm". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 17108 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 17108 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 17108 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 17108?
CPT 17108 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgery – Plastic & Reconstructive.
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.