17106 destruction cutaneous vascular proliferative les<10sqcm
Also known as: destroy vascular lesion small, hemangioma destruction
Destruction of cutaneous vascular lesion (hemangioma or port-wine stain) less than 10 square centimeters using laser or other modalities.
In Plain Language
Treatment of blood vessel birthmark, small area; Removal of small red skin spots
Clinical Context
Performed for cosmetic or symptomatic vascular lesions. Laser therapy most common. Appropriate for small, discrete lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.60 |
| Total RVU | 3.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.60, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 17106?
CPT 17106 (destruction cutaneous vascular proliferative les<10sqcm) is a Surgery code. Destruction of cutaneous vascular lesion (hemangioma or port-wine stain) less than 10 square centimeters using laser or other modalities.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 17106?
The work RVU for CPT 17106 is 3.60. This code is primarily used by Dermatology, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 17106 used?
Performed for cosmetic or symptomatic vascular lesions. Laser therapy most common. Appropriate for small, discrete lesions.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.