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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for destruction procedures on benign or premalignant lesions of the integumentary system.
CPT Code 17000
CPT 17000 describes the destruction of premalignant lesions such as actinic keratoses and the first lesion through laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, and surgical curettement.
CPT Code 17004
CPT 17004 describes the destruction of premalignant lesions, such as actinic keratoses, and the destruction of 15 or more lesions.
CPT Code 17106
CPT 17106 describes the destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (e.g., laser technique) that are less than ten sq cm.
CPT Code 17107
CPT 17107 describes the destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (e.g., laser technique) over 10.0 to 50.0 sq cm.
CPT Code 17108
CPT 17108 describes the destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (e.g., laser technique) over 50.0 sq cm.
CPT Code 17110
CPT 17110 describes the destruction of up to 14 benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions, such as laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, and chemosurgery.
CPT Code 17111
CPT 17111 describes the destruction of 15 or more benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions, such as laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, and chemosurgery.
CPT Code 17250
CPT 17250 describes the chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (i.e., proud flesh).
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