HCPCS D7440
Malig tumor excision to 1.25 cm
HCPCS D7440 at a glance
- Code
- D7440
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Malig tumor exc to 1.25 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
- $1,480.50 national · 2026Q2
What is HCPCS code D7440?
HCPCS D7440 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Malig tumor exc to 1.25 cm". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS D7440 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS D7440 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is HCPCS D7440 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS D7440?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS D7440 is $1,480.50 (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.
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.