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17261 destruction mal lesion t/a/l .6-1.0cm

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: destroy malignant 0.6-1.0, skin cancer small-medium

Destruction of malignant skin lesion (trunk, arms, legs) with largest diameter between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeter.

Clinical Context

Used for malignant lesions on body that are slightly larger than 0.5 cm but less than 1 cm. Appropriate for early-stage lesions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.19
Practice Expense RVU3.01
Malpractice RVU0.12
Total RVU4.32

Est. Medicare Payment

$144.29

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

Specialties

DermatologySurgical Oncology

Related Codes in malignant-lesion-destruction

17260destruction mal lesion t/a/l 0.5 centimeters/<wRVU: 0.9417262destruction 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: 1.94

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