CPT code 17264: Skin lesion destruction, trunk, arms, or legs; 3.1–4.0 cm2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Colorado
Destruction of a malignant skin lesion measuring 3.1–4.0 cm on the trunk, an arm, or a leg, selected by site and lesion diameter.
In Colorado, Medicare pays $209.84 for 17264 in the office and $111.05 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 17264 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 17264 covers
This service treats a malignant skin lesion on the trunk, an arm, or a leg by destroying the lesion rather than removing it as an intact excision specimen. A dermatologist or other physician may perform the treatment in an office or facility using a destructive technique appropriate to the lesion. The measurement and location determine the code family level; this code is for a lesion measuring 3.1–4.0 cm in the specified anatomic group.
Report the documented malignant diagnosis, exact site, pretreatment lesion diameter, and treatment performed. Use the neighboring size level when the measurement falls outside this range, and use a different site group for lesions on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mucous membranes. Related postoperative visits during the 10-day global period are included. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard multiple-procedure reduction. Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted; co-surgeons and team surgery 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 Colorado compares for 17264
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 17264 runs from $180.54 in Arkansas to $264.13 in San Benito County, CA. Colorado pays $209.84. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Colorado · this page$209.84
- Los Angeles, CA · California$226.56+$16.72
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$229.60+$19.76
- Miami, FL · Florida$217.15+$7.31
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$211.40+$1.56
- Manhattan, NY · New York$231.15+$21.31
- Alaska · Alaska$240.14+$30.30
Other areas in Colorado first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $182.95 | $101.71 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $180.54 | $100.77 |
| ArizonaArizona | $197.10 | $107.13 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $213.39 | $111.63 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $212.83 | $111.07 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $244.67 | $122.29 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $225.33 | $115.57 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $214.88 | $113.11 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $222.81 | $114.82 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $221.96 | $114.34 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $226.78 | $115.72 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $258.48 | $127.56 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $258.26 | $127.34 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $264.13 | $130.23 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $263.25 | $129.35 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $218.43 | $112.67 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $228.64 | $115.82 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $222.68 | $114.41 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $230.93 | $116.90 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $244.36 | $121.98 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $212.80 | $111.03 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $214.79 | $114.78 |
| DelawareDelaware | $200.19 | $108.45 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $208.91 | $114.84 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $199.51 | $110.74 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $205.64 | $111.30 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $189.15 | $106.33 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $217.34 | $111.77 |
| IowaIowa | $187.12 | $102.16 |
| IdahoIdaho | $188.26 | $102.83 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $198.04 | $112.61 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $194.26 | $109.48 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $210.96 | $115.60 |
| IndianaIndiana | $189.26 | $103.18 |
| KansasKansas | $186.36 | $102.42 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $187.00 | $104.45 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $195.21 | $107.84 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $186.75 | $104.58 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $229.43 | $118.57 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $208.76 | $110.99 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $214.17 | $114.54 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $203.77 | $109.81 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $189.20 | $103.78 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $198.56 | $106.54 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $201.85 | $112.24 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $191.50 | $106.73 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $201.40 | $105.86 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $193.94 | $106.75 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $195.80 | $107.41 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $183.84 | $103.80 |
| MississippiMississippi | $182.22 | $102.27 |
| MontanaMontana | $202.06 | $109.21 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $191.01 | $104.38 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $198.31 | $105.45 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $188.05 | $102.34 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $206.65 | $109.99 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $227.54 | $119.83 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $217.33 | $115.93 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $192.48 | $107.34 |
| NevadaNevada | $201.15 | $108.20 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $236.41 | $126.00 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $218.76 | $117.09 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $232.86 | $123.10 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $193.64 | $105.43 |
| OhioOhio | $190.74 | $105.96 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $186.65 | $103.73 |
| Portland, OROregon | $216.02 | $112.86 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $199.67 | $107.18 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $209.83 | $113.17 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $190.99 | $105.75 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $203.42 | $109.54 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $206.94 | $111.02 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $191.17 | $105.38 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $197.86 | $105.01 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $187.22 | $102.82 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $209.08 | $110.84 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $189.84 | $105.34 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $200.02 | $108.00 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $201.23 | $108.75 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $200.01 | $108.45 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $200.59 | $108.38 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $204.06 | $111.86 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $194.78 | $106.66 |
| UtahUtah | $193.57 | $106.29 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $197.98 | $106.71 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $203.42 | $109.54 |
| VermontVermont | $197.63 | $105.71 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $208.34 | $110.56 |
| King County, WAWashington | $233.88 | $119.94 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $192.18 | $103.23 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $187.66 | $106.97 |
| WyomingWyoming | $200.43 | $107.57 |
17264 rates by state
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$180.54
$240.14
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $240.14 | 1 |
| AL | $182.95 | 1 |
| AR | $180.54 | 1 |
| AZ | $197.10 | 1 |
| CA | $212.80–$264.13 | 29 |
| CO | $209.84 | 1 |
| CT | $214.79 | 1 |
| DC | $229.60 | 1 |
| DE | $200.19 | 1 |
| FL | $199.51–$217.15 | 3 |
| GA | $189.15–$205.64 | 2 |
| GU | $217.34 | 1 |
| HI | $217.34 | 1 |
| IA | $187.12 | 1 |
| ID | $188.26 | 1 |
| IL | $194.26–$211.40 | 4 |
| IN | $189.26 | 1 |
| KS | $186.36 | 1 |
| KY | $187.00 | 1 |
| LA | $186.75–$195.21 | 2 |
| MA | $208.76–$229.43 | 2 |
| MD | $203.77–$229.60 | 3 |
| ME | $189.20–$198.56 | 2 |
| MI | $191.50–$201.85 | 2 |
| MN | $201.40 | 1 |
| MO | $183.84–$195.80 | 3 |
| MS | $182.22 | 1 |
| MT | $202.06 | 1 |
| NC | $191.01 | 1 |
| ND | $198.31 | 1 |
| NE | $188.05 | 1 |
| NH | $206.65 | 1 |
| NJ | $217.33–$227.54 | 2 |
| NM | $192.48 | 1 |
| NV | $201.15 | 1 |
| NY | $193.64–$236.41 | 5 |
| OH | $190.74 | 1 |
| OK | $186.65 | 1 |
| OR | $199.67–$216.02 | 2 |
| PA | $190.99–$209.83 | 2 |
| PR | $203.42 | 1 |
| RI | $206.94 | 1 |
| SC | $191.17 | 1 |
| SD | $197.86 | 1 |
| TN | $187.22 | 1 |
| TX | $189.84–$209.08 | 8 |
| UT | $193.57 | 1 |
| VA | $197.98–$229.60 | 2 |
| VI | $203.42 | 1 |
| VT | $197.63 | 1 |
| WA | $208.34–$233.88 | 2 |
| WI | $192.18 | 1 |
| WV | $187.66 | 1 |
| WY | $200.43 | 1 |
How the 17264 rate is calculated
Each of 17264’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 · 17264
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work1.94
1.94 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense3.92
3.92 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.19
0.19 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
6.0500
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$202.08
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Colorado inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
1,632
- Code
- 17264
- Physician work
- 1.94
- Practice expense
- 3.92
- Malpractice
- 0.19
GPCI2026.csv
37
- Locality
- Colorado
- Physician work
- 1.012
- Practice expense
- 1.064
- Malpractice
- 0.781
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 1.94 | × 1.012 | 1.9633 |
| Practice expense | 3.92 | × 1.064 | 4.1709 |
| Malpractice | 0.19 | × 0.781 | 0.1484 |
| Total RVUs | 6.2826 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Colorado$209.84
Office: (1.94 × 1.012 + 3.92 × 1.064 + 0.19 × 0.781) × $33.4009 = $209.84
Facility: (1.94 × 1.012 + 1.14 × 1.064 + 0.19 × 0.781) × $33.4009 = $111.05
Payment rules and modifiers for 17264
17264 has a 10-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.
CMS payment indicators · 17264
Skin lesion destruction, trunk, arms, or legs; 3.1–4.0 cm
| 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 · 17264
Skin lesion destruction, trunk, arms, or legs; 3.1–4.0 cm
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
17264 without 51 · national office
$202.08
Skin lesion destruction, trunk, arms, or legs; 3.1–4.0 cm
17264-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$101.04
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 17264 has changed in Colorado
17264 · Office / nonfacility
$209.84
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $2.07 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $207.77 to $209.84 (1.0%).
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
$207.77changed to$209.84
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 1.99 changed to 1.94
- Practice expense RVU 4.03 changed to 3.92
- Malpractice RVU 0.21 changed to 0.19
- Work GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.012
- Practice expense GPCI 1.053 changed to 1.064
- Malpractice GPCI 0.827 changed to 0.781
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$214.16changed to$207.77
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 4.04 changed to 4.03
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$210.67changed to$214.16
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$215.86changed to$210.67
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 4.01 changed to 4.04
- Malpractice RVU 0.20 changed to 0.21
- Work GPCI 1.005 changed to 1.008
- Practice expense GPCI 1.050 changed to 1.053
- Malpractice GPCI 0.797 changed to 0.827
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$217.00changed to$215.86
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 3.94 changed to 4.01
- Work GPCI 1.001 changed to 1.005
- Practice expense GPCI 1.047 changed to 1.050
- Malpractice GPCI 0.767 changed to 0.797
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$216.71changed to$217.00
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 3.89 changed to 3.94
- Malpractice RVU 0.19 changed to 0.20
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$214.47changed to$216.71
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 3.66 changed to 3.89
- Work GPCI 1.000 changed to 1.001
- Practice expense GPCI 1.033 changed to 1.047
- Malpractice GPCI 0.905 changed to 0.767
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$213.57changed to$214.47
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 3.59 changed to 3.66
- Malpractice RVU 0.27 changed to 0.19
- Practice expense GPCI 1.018 changed to 1.033
- Malpractice GPCI 1.042 changed to 0.905
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$213.35changed to$213.57
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 3.57 changed to 3.59
- Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.27
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$210.35changed to$213.35
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 3.52 changed to 3.57
- Malpractice RVU 0.28 changed to 0.29
- Practice expense GPCI 1.015 changed to 1.018
- Malpractice GPCI 1.066 changed to 1.042
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$209.99changed to$210.35
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.28
- Practice expense GPCI 1.011 changed to 1.015
- Malpractice GPCI 1.090 changed to 1.066
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$210.32changed to$209.99
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 3.53 changed to 3.52
- Malpractice RVU 0.27 changed to 0.29
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$209.28changed to$210.32
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$204.98changed to$209.28
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 3.43 changed to 3.53
- Malpractice RVU 0.28 changed to 0.27
- Practice expense GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.011
- Malpractice GPCI 0.981 changed to 1.090
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$208.85changed to$204.98
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 3.88 changed to 3.43
- Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.28
- Practice expense GPCI 1.004 changed to 1.008
- Malpractice GPCI 0.872 changed to 0.981
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $208.85
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $209.84 | $111.05 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $209.84 | $111.05 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $209.84 | $111.05 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $209.84 | $111.05 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $207.77 | $130.45 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $207.77 | $130.45 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $207.77 | $130.45 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $207.77 | $130.45 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $214.16 | $132.49 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $214.16 | $132.49 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $214.16 | $132.49 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $214.16 | $132.49 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $210.67 | $130.33 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $215.86 | $132.60 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $215.86 | $132.60 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $215.86 | $132.60 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $215.86 | $132.60 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $217.00 | $132.22 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $217.00 | $132.22 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $217.00 | $132.22 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $217.00 | $132.22 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $216.71 | $133.04 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $216.71 | $133.04 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $216.71 | $133.04 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $216.71 | $133.04 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $214.47 | $138.05 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $214.47 | $138.05 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $214.47 | $138.05 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $214.47 | $138.05 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $213.57 | $142.03 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $213.57 | $142.03 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $213.57 | $142.03 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $213.57 | $142.03 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $213.35 | $144.45 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $213.35 | $144.45 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $213.35 | $144.45 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $213.35 | $144.45 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $210.35 | $143.33 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $210.35 | $143.33 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $210.35 | $143.33 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $210.35 | $143.33 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $209.99 | $143.38 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $209.99 | $143.38 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $209.99 | $143.38 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $209.99 | $143.38 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $210.32 | $143.12 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $210.32 | $143.12 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $209.28 | $142.40 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $209.28 | $142.40 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $204.98 | $140.35 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $204.98 | $140.35 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $204.98 | $140.35 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $204.98 | $140.35 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $208.85 | $138.82 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $208.85 | $138.82 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $208.85 | $138.82 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $208.85 | $138.82 | RVU13AR |
Where the Colorado rate applies
Colorado is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 485 cities and communities in Colorado. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Acres Green
- Aetna Estates
- Aguilar
- Air Force Academy
- Akron
- Alamosa
- Alamosa East
- Allenspark
17264 billing questions
How is this code distinguished from 17263 or 17266?
The anatomic group is the same, but this code is for a lesion measuring 3.1–4.0 cm. Code 17263 is for the next smaller size range, and 17266 is for a lesion larger than 4.0 cm.
Can this code be used for a lesion on the face or hand?
No. This code is limited to lesions on the trunk, arms, or legs; other anatomic groups have separate codes even when the lesion diameter is the same.
What documentation supports the size selection?
Record the malignant diagnosis, precise anatomic site, pretreatment lesion diameter, and the destructive treatment performed. The documented diameter must fall within the 3.1–4.0 cm range.
Are related postoperative visits separately reported?
Related postoperative visits during the 10-day global period are included in this procedure's payment.
How does CMS treat other procedures performed in the same session?
The highest-valued procedure is paid in full, and other procedures performed in that session are subject to the standard multiple-procedure reduction. Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted, and co-surgeons and team surgery 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.
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