HCPCS D7521
Incision/drain abscess extra
HCPCS D7521 at a glance
- Code
- D7521
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Incision/drain abscess extra
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $388.55 national · 2026Q2
What is HCPCS code D7521?
HCPCS D7521 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Incision/drain abscess extra". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS D7521 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS D7521 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is HCPCS D7521 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS D7521?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS D7521 is $388.55 (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.