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17280 destruction mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .5/<

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: destroy malignant small face, facial cancer small

Destruction of malignant skin lesion (face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane) with largest diameter 0.5 centimeter or less.

Clinical Context

Used for small malignant lesions on the face, particularly those near eyes, lips, or other high-visibility areas requiring specialized technique.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.19
Practice Expense RVU2.83
Malpractice RVU0.12
Total RVU4.14

Est. Medicare Payment

$138.28

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

Specialties

DermatologySurgical OncologyFacial Surgery

Related Codes in malignant-lesion-destruction-face

17281destruction mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .6-1wRVU: 1.7317282destruction mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m1.1-2wRVU: 2.0417283destruction mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m2.1-3wRVU: 2.6217284destruction mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m3.1-4wRVU: 3.1217286destruction mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m>4.0wRVU: 4.37

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