17281 destruction mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .6-1
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: destroy malignant 0.6-1.0 face
Destruction of malignant skin lesion (face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane) with largest diameter between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeter.
Clinical Context
Used for small malignant lesions on facial structures where cosmetic preservation is critical. Common location for basal cell carcinoma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.73 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.35 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 5.25 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$175.35
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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