CDT D7521
Incision/drain abscess extra
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CDT 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 CDT code D7521?
CDT D7521 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for Incision/drain abscess extra. Its official short descriptor is "Incision/drain abscess extra". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CDT D7521 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CDT D7521 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CDT D7521 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CDT D7521?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CDT D7521 is $388.55 (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.
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