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17260 destruction mal lesion t/a/l 0.5 centimeters/<

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: destroy malignant small, skin cancer small destruction

Destruction of malignant skin lesion (trunk, arms, legs) with largest diameter 0.5 centimeter or less using various modalities.

Clinical Context

Used for small malignant lesions on body including trunk, arms, and legs. Appropriate for small, superficial malignancies.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.94
Practice Expense RVU1.88
Malpractice RVU0.08
Total RVU2.90

Est. Medicare Payment

$96.86

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

Specialties

DermatologySurgical OncologyPlastic Surgery

Related Codes in malignant-lesion-destruction

17261destruction mal lesion t/a/l .6-1.0cmwRVU: 1.1917262destruction mal lesion t/a/l 1.1-2.0wRVU: 1.5917263destruction mal lesion t/a/l 2.1-3.0wRVU: 1.7917264destruction mal lesion t/a/l 3.1-4.0wRVU: 1.9417266destruction mal lesion t/a/l >4.0 centimeterswRVU: 2.33

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