CPT 17266
Dstrj mal les t/a/l >4.0 cm
CPT 17266 at a glance
- Code
- 17266
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Dstrj mal les t/a/l >4.0 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 17266?
CPT 17266 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Dstrj mal les t/a/l >4.0 cm". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 17266 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 17266 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 17266 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 17266?
CPT 17266 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.