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17270 destruction mal lesion s/n/h/f/g .5 /<

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: destroy malignant small sensitive, skin cancer small face/neck

Destruction of malignant skin lesion (scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitals) with largest diameter 0.5 centimeter or less.

Clinical Context

Used for small malignant lesions on cosmetically sensitive or functionally important areas. Size-dependent coding for sensitive regions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.34
Practice Expense RVU2.93
Malpractice RVU0.13
Total RVU4.40

Est. Medicare Payment

$146.96

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-sensitive

17271destruction mal lesion s/n/h/f/g 0.6-1wRVU: 1.5017272destruction mal lesion s/n/h/f/g 1.1-2wRVU: 1.7717273destruction mal lesion s/n/h/f/g 2.1-3wRVU: 2.0517274destruction mal lesion s/n/h/f/g 3.1-4wRVU: 2.5717276destruction mal lesion s/n/h/f/g >4.0wRVU: 3.17

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