CPT code 26113 covers surgical excision of a subfascial tumor or vascular malformation from the soft tissue of the hand or finger when the specimen or resection is 1.5 cm or greater. Nationally, this code captures a specific set of hand surgery procedures that have implications for surgical coding accuracy, appropriate payment for deep soft tissue resections, and clinical documentation of lesion depth and size. Key payers in the scope of typical coverage include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

Readers will find guidance on the clinical context in which the code is applied, the typical sites of service where these procedures occur, and the documentation elements that support proper use of the code. The publication provides benchmarks and policy-oriented context relevant to claims adjudication and payer coverage considerations, as well as comparisons to related soft-tissue excision codes where available. Content is intended to help coding professionals, surgical practices, and billing teams understand when 26113 is the appropriate code and what aspects of the procedure and record commonly influence payer review and payment decisions. Data not available in the input for certain comparative metrics or payer-specific reimbursement rates is noted where applicable.