CPT 21552
Excision neck lesion SC 3 cm/>
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 21552 at a glance
- Code
- 21552
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Exc neck les sc 3 cm/>
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,248.36 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 21552?
CPT 21552 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for excision neck lesion SC 3 cm/>. Its official short descriptor is "Exc neck les sc 3 cm/>". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 21552 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 21552 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 21552 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 21552?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 21552 is $1,248.36 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 21552?
CPT 21552 is most associated with General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
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. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.