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17266 destruction mal lesion t/a/l >4.0 centimeters

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: destroy malignant 4.0+, skin cancer very large

Destruction of malignant skin lesion (trunk, arms, legs) with largest diameter greater than 4.0 centimeters.

Clinical Context

Used for extensive malignant lesions on body greater than 4 cm. Requires careful margin assessment and staged treatment planning.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.33
Practice Expense RVU4.34
Malpractice RVU0.23
Total RVU6.90

Est. Medicare Payment

$230.46

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: 1.1917262destruction 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: 1.94

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