HCPCS D7440
Malig tumor exc 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 payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is HCPCS code D7440?
HCPCS D7440 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Malig tumor exc to 1.25 cm". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS D7440 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS D7440 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 HCPCS D7440 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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.