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17003 Destruct premalg lesion 2-14

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: destroy premalignant 2-14, premalignant lesions 2-14, destruction additional premalignant lesions, additional AK destruction

Destruction of premalignant skin lesions in the range of 2 to 14 additional lesions using various destructive modalities.

Clinical Context

Used when patient has multiple premalignant lesions treated in the same session. Provides efficient coding for extensive actinic damage.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.04
Practice Expense RVU0.15
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU0.19

Est. Medicare Payment

$6.35

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

DermatologyGeneral Surgery

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