CPT 27632
Excision leg/ankle lesion SC 3 cm/>
CPT 27632 at a glance
- Code
- 27632
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Exc leg/ankle 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 27632?
CPT 27632 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Exc leg/ankle les sc 3 cm/>". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 27632 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 27632 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 27632 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 27632?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 27632 is $1,248.36 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; 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 27632?
CPT 27632 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.