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17262 destruction mal lesion t/a/l 1.1-2.0

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: destroy malignant 1.1-2.0, skin cancer medium

Destruction of malignant skin lesion (trunk, arms, legs) with largest diameter between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters.

Clinical Context

Used for malignant lesions on body measuring 1.1-2.0 cm. May include basal cell carcinoma or small squamous cell carcinoma.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.59
Practice Expense RVU3.45
Malpractice RVU0.16
Total RVU5.20

Est. Medicare Payment

$173.68

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: 0.9417261destruction mal lesion t/a/l .6-1.0cmwRVU: 1.1917263destruction 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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