CPT code 17260: Skin lesion destruction, trunk, arms, legs, 0.5 cm or less2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in New Mexico
Destruction of a malignant skin lesion measuring 0.5 cm or less on the trunk, arms, or legs, selected by lesion size and anatomic site.
In New Mexico, Medicare pays $92.19 for 17260 in the office and $57.58 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 17260 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 17260 covers
Code 17260 covers destruction of a malignant skin lesion on the trunk, an arm, or a leg when the lesion measures 0.5 cm or less. Methods may include electrosurgery, cryosurgery, laser treatment, chemical destruction, or surgical curettement. Dermatologists and other clinicians who treat skin cancers commonly perform the service in an office or outpatient facility. The code represents treatment of the lesion, rather than removal by an excision technique.
Select the code using the lesion’s anatomic group and measured diameter, not the destruction method. Document the malignant diagnosis, exact site, lesion measurement, method, and each lesion treated. Report the appropriate code for each treated lesion. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, Medicare pays the highest-valued procedure in full and reduces payment for the others by 50%. The 10-day global period includes related postoperative visits during that period. Modifier 50 is inappropriate; assistant-at-surgery services are not paid, and co-surgeon and team-surgery payment are not permitted.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How New Mexico compares for 17260
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 17260 runs from $86.71 in Arkansas to $126.83 in San Benito County, CA. New Mexico pays $92.19. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- New Mexico · this page$92.19
- Los Angeles, CA · California$108.74+$16.55
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$110.04+$17.85
- Miami, FL · Florida$103.52+$11.33
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$100.86+$8.67
- Manhattan, NY · New York$110.61+$18.42
- Alaska · Alaska$115.44+$23.25
Other areas in New Mexico first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $87.85 | $54.83 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $86.71 | $54.29 |
| ArizonaArizona | $94.53 | $57.96 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $102.44 | $61.08 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $102.20 | $60.83 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $117.49 | $67.75 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $108.16 | $63.55 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $103.06 | $61.70 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $106.99 | $63.09 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $106.58 | $62.84 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $108.89 | $63.75 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $124.15 | $70.93 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $124.05 | $70.84 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $126.83 | $72.41 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $126.46 | $72.03 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $104.88 | $61.90 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $109.78 | $63.92 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $106.93 | $62.92 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $110.88 | $64.53 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $117.36 | $67.62 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $102.18 | $60.82 |
| ColoradoColorado | $100.67 | $60.51 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $102.89 | $62.24 |
| DelawareDelaware | $96.00 | $58.71 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $99.84 | $61.60 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $95.44 | $59.36 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $98.50 | $60.15 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $90.59 | $56.93 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $104.34 | $61.43 |
| IowaIowa | $89.91 | $55.38 |
| IdahoIdaho | $90.43 | $55.71 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $94.55 | $59.83 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $92.90 | $58.44 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $100.84 | $62.08 |
| IndianaIndiana | $90.91 | $55.92 |
| KansasKansas | $89.51 | $55.39 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $89.67 | $56.11 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $93.52 | $58.01 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $89.53 | $56.13 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $110.04 | $64.97 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $100.15 | $60.41 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $102.58 | $62.08 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $97.71 | $59.52 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $90.83 | $56.11 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $95.31 | $57.91 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $96.50 | $60.08 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $91.74 | $57.28 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $96.80 | $57.96 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $92.97 | $57.53 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $93.85 | $57.92 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $88.13 | $55.59 |
| MississippiMississippi | $87.44 | $54.94 |
| MontanaMontana | $96.86 | $59.11 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $91.69 | $56.48 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $95.28 | $57.53 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $90.37 | $55.53 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $99.10 | $59.81 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $109.07 | $65.29 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $104.15 | $62.94 |
| NevadaNevada | $96.48 | $58.70 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $113.03 | $68.15 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $104.80 | $63.47 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $111.48 | $66.87 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $92.93 | $57.07 |
| OhioOhio | $91.42 | $56.96 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $89.55 | $55.84 |
| Portland, OROregon | $103.65 | $61.72 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $95.82 | $58.23 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $100.52 | $61.23 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $91.57 | $56.92 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $97.51 | $59.36 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $99.24 | $60.25 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $91.69 | $56.81 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $95.09 | $57.35 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $89.91 | $55.60 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $100.26 | $60.33 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $91.02 | $56.68 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $95.96 | $58.56 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $96.51 | $58.92 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $95.92 | $58.71 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $96.21 | $58.74 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $97.68 | $60.20 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $93.40 | $57.58 |
| UtahUtah | $92.82 | $57.34 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $95.01 | $57.91 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $97.51 | $59.36 |
| VermontVermont | $94.91 | $57.55 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $99.96 | $60.22 |
| King County, WAWashington | $112.20 | $65.89 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $92.38 | $56.22 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $89.79 | $56.99 |
| WyomingWyoming | $96.17 | $58.42 |
17260 rates by state
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$86.71
$115.44
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $115.44 | 1 |
| AL | $87.85 | 1 |
| AR | $86.71 | 1 |
| AZ | $94.53 | 1 |
| CA | $102.18–$126.83 | 29 |
| CO | $100.67 | 1 |
| CT | $102.89 | 1 |
| DC | $110.04 | 1 |
| DE | $96.00 | 1 |
| FL | $95.44–$103.52 | 3 |
| GA | $90.59–$98.50 | 2 |
| GU | $104.34 | 1 |
| HI | $104.34 | 1 |
| IA | $89.91 | 1 |
| ID | $90.43 | 1 |
| IL | $92.90–$100.86 | 4 |
| IN | $90.91 | 1 |
| KS | $89.51 | 1 |
| KY | $89.67 | 1 |
| LA | $89.53–$93.52 | 2 |
| MA | $100.15–$110.04 | 2 |
| MD | $97.71–$110.04 | 3 |
| ME | $90.83–$95.31 | 2 |
| MI | $91.74–$96.50 | 2 |
| MN | $96.80 | 1 |
| MO | $88.13–$93.85 | 3 |
| MS | $87.44 | 1 |
| MT | $96.86 | 1 |
| NC | $91.69 | 1 |
| ND | $95.28 | 1 |
| NE | $90.37 | 1 |
| NH | $99.10 | 1 |
| NJ | $104.15–$109.07 | 2 |
| NM | $92.19 | 1 |
| NV | $96.48 | 1 |
| NY | $92.93–$113.03 | 5 |
| OH | $91.42 | 1 |
| OK | $89.55 | 1 |
| OR | $95.82–$103.65 | 2 |
| PA | $91.57–$100.52 | 2 |
| PR | $97.51 | 1 |
| RI | $99.24 | 1 |
| SC | $91.69 | 1 |
| SD | $95.09 | 1 |
| TN | $89.91 | 1 |
| TX | $91.02–$100.26 | 8 |
| UT | $92.82 | 1 |
| VA | $95.01–$110.04 | 2 |
| VI | $97.51 | 1 |
| VT | $94.91 | 1 |
| WA | $99.96–$112.20 | 2 |
| WI | $92.38 | 1 |
| WV | $89.79 | 1 |
| WY | $96.17 | 1 |
How the 17260 rate is calculated
Each of 17260’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 17260
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.94
0.94 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense1.88
1.88 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.08
0.08 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
2.9000
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$96.86
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact New Mexico inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
1,628
- Code
- 17260
- Physician work
- 0.94
- Practice expense
- 1.88
- Malpractice
- 0.08
GPCI2026.csv
77
- Locality
- New Mexico
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.917
- Malpractice
- 1.201
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.94 | × 1.000 | 0.9400 |
| Practice expense | 1.88 | × 0.917 | 1.7240 |
| Malpractice | 0.08 | × 1.201 | 0.0961 |
| Total RVUs | 2.7600 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, New Mexico$92.19
Office: (0.94 × 1 + 1.88 × 0.917 + 0.08 × 1.201) × $33.4009 = $92.19
Facility: (0.94 × 1 + 0.75 × 0.917 + 0.08 × 1.201) × $33.4009 = $57.58
Payment rules and modifiers for 17260
17260 has a 10-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.
CMS payment indicators · 17260
Skin lesion destruction, trunk, arms, legs, 0.5 cm or less
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 010 | Minor procedure: the day of the procedure plus 10 days after are included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
| Split (54/55/56) | 0.10/0.80/0.10 | Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care. |
Global surgery period · 17260
Skin lesion destruction, trunk, arms, legs, 0.5 cm or less
10-day global period ends
Oct 11, 2026
Covers Oct 1, 2026 through Oct 11, 2026 (11 days).
Visit on Oct 31, 2026
After the global period ends: visits and procedures are billed normally.
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 51 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
17260 without 51 · national office
$96.86
Skin lesion destruction, trunk, arms, legs, 0.5 cm or less
17260-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$48.43
When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).
How 17260 has changed in New Mexico
17260 · Office / nonfacility
$92.19
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $0.37 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $91.82 to $92.19 (0.4%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$91.82changed to$92.19
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.96 changed to 0.94
- Practice expense RVU 1.94 changed to 1.88
- Malpractice RVU 0.10 changed to 0.08
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.917
- Malpractice GPCI 1.172 changed to 1.201
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$94.80changed to$91.82
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 1.95 changed to 1.94
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$93.25changed to$94.80
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$95.79changed to$93.25
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 1.94 changed to 1.95
- Practice expense GPCI 0.902 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 1.169 changed to 1.172
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$96.08changed to$95.79
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 1.91 changed to 1.94
- Malpractice RVU 0.09 changed to 0.10
- Practice expense GPCI 0.896 changed to 0.902
- Malpractice GPCI 1.166 changed to 1.169
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$95.00changed to$96.08
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 1.85 changed to 1.91
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$93.95changed to$95.00
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 1.69 changed to 1.85
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.896
- Malpractice GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.166
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$94.33changed to$93.95
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 1.61 changed to 1.69
- Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.09
- Practice expense GPCI 0.921 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 1.247 changed to 1.207
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$94.56changed to$94.33
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 1.62 changed to 1.61
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$93.00changed to$94.56
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 1.59 changed to 1.62
- Practice expense GPCI 0.920 changed to 0.921
- Malpractice GPCI 1.204 changed to 1.247
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$92.18changed to$93.00
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 1.58 changed to 1.59
- Practice expense GPCI 0.919 changed to 0.920
- Malpractice GPCI 1.161 changed to 1.204
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$92.01changed to$92.18
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 1.59 changed to 1.58
- Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.14
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$91.55changed to$92.01
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$89.29changed to$91.55
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 1.54 changed to 1.59
- Malpractice RVU 0.11 changed to 0.12
- Practice expense GPCI 0.918 changed to 0.919
- Malpractice GPCI 1.079 changed to 1.161
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$90.96changed to$89.29
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 1.74 changed to 1.54
- Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.11
- Practice expense GPCI 0.916 changed to 0.918
- Malpractice GPCI 0.997 changed to 1.079
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $90.96
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $92.19 | $57.58 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $92.19 | $57.58 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $92.19 | $57.58 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $92.19 | $57.58 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $91.82 | $66.56 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $91.82 | $66.56 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $91.82 | $66.56 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $91.82 | $66.56 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $94.80 | $67.90 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $94.80 | $67.90 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $94.80 | $67.90 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $94.80 | $67.90 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $93.25 | $66.79 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $95.79 | $68.28 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $95.79 | $68.28 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $95.79 | $68.28 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $95.79 | $68.28 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $96.08 | $68.17 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $96.08 | $68.17 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $96.08 | $68.17 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $96.08 | $68.17 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $95.00 | $68.11 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $95.00 | $68.11 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $95.00 | $68.11 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $95.00 | $68.11 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $93.95 | $69.70 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $93.95 | $69.70 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $93.95 | $69.70 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $93.95 | $69.70 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $94.33 | $71.76 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $94.33 | $71.76 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $94.33 | $71.76 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $94.33 | $71.76 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $94.56 | $71.02 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $94.56 | $71.02 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $94.56 | $71.02 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $94.56 | $71.02 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $93.00 | $70.88 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $93.00 | $70.88 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $93.00 | $70.88 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $93.00 | $70.88 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $92.18 | $70.13 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $92.18 | $70.13 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $92.18 | $70.13 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $92.18 | $70.13 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $92.01 | $69.55 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $92.01 | $69.55 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $91.55 | $69.21 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $91.55 | $69.21 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $89.29 | $67.91 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $89.29 | $67.91 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $89.29 | $67.91 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $89.29 | $67.91 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $90.96 | $67.90 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $90.96 | $67.90 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $90.96 | $67.90 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $90.96 | $67.90 | RVU13AR |
Where the New Mexico rate applies
New Mexico is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 528 cities and communities in New Mexico. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Abeytas
- Abiquiu
- Acomita Lake
- Adelino
- Agua Fria
- Alamillo
- Alamo
- Alamogordo
17260 billing questions
When should 17260 be used instead of 17261?
Use 17260 for a malignant lesion on the trunk, arm, or leg measuring 0.5 cm or less. Code 17261 is for the same anatomic group when the lesion is larger.
Does the destruction method change the code?
No. The code selection depends on the lesion’s site and diameter; qualifying methods include electrosurgery, cryosurgery, laser treatment, chemical destruction, and surgical curettement.
How should multiple lesions treated in one session be reported?
Select the size- and site-appropriate code for each lesion treated. Medicare’s multiple-procedure reduction applies when multiple procedures are performed in the same session.
Should modifier 50 be appended for lesions on both sides?
No. The bilateral adjustment does not apply to this code, and modifier 50 is inappropriate.
What postoperative care is included?
Related postoperative visits during the 10-day global period are included in the procedure payment.
Can an assistant surgeon or co-surgeon be billed?
Assistant-at-surgery services are not paid for this code. Co-surgeon and team-surgery payment are not permitted.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027
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