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