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CPT code 17282: Lesion destruction, face and related sites, 1.1–2.0 cm2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Fort Worth, TX

Destruction of a malignant skin lesion measuring 1.1–2.0 cm on the face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mucous membrane.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality60.5K Medicare services in 2024

In Fort Worth, TX, Medicare pays $198.40 for 17282 in the office and $113.10 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$198.40Office (non-facility)
$113.10Hospital or facility
−1.0%vs the national office rate ($200.41)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 17282 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 17282 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Fort Worth, TX
  2. What 17282 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 17282 covers

This service covers destruction of a malignant lesion in the specified size range at the face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mucous membrane. A dermatologist or other qualified physician may use electrosurgery, cryosurgery, laser, or another destructive technique for a selected basal or squamous cell carcinoma. The procedure is commonly performed in an office, though facility settings also occur.

Select the code using the lesion’s diameter and anatomic site; document the diagnosis, measured size, location, and method. 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 others are subject to the standard 50% reduction. Modifier 50 is inappropriate. Medicare does not pay for an assistant at surgery, and 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 Fort Worth, TX compares for 17282

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 17282 runs from $179.46 in Arkansas to $260.31 in San Benito County, CA. Fort Worth, TX pays $198.40. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

17282 in Fort Worth, TX vs other payment areas
  1. Fort Worth, TX · this page$198.40
  2. Austin, TX · Texas$207.06+$8.66
  3. Beaumont, TX · Texas$188.63−$9.77
  4. Brazoria, TX · Texas$198.35−$0.05
  5. Dallas, TX · Texas$199.57+$1.17
  6. Galveston, TX · Texas$198.92+$0.52
  7. Houston, TX · Texas$202.58+$4.18

Other areas in Texas first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

17282 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
Rest of TexasTexas$193.35$111.26
Los Angeles, CACalifornia$223.94$121.60
Washington, DC areaDistrict of Columbia$227.19$125.29
Miami, FLFlorida$215.77$125.71
Chicago, ILIllinois$210.16$123.22
Manhattan, NYNew York$229.03$128.50
AlaskaAlaska$239.64$147.51
AlabamaAlabama$181.81$106.11

17282 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$179.46

$239.64

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17282 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$239.641
AL$181.811
AR$179.461
AZ$195.551
CA$210.52–$260.3129
CO$207.801
CT$212.841
DC$227.191
DE$198.561
FL$198.24–$215.773
GA$188.12–$203.962
GU$214.801
HI$214.801
IA$185.701
ID$186.841
IL$193.24–$210.164
IN$187.801
KS$185.041
KY$185.901
LA$185.68–$193.902
MA$206.80–$226.832
MD$202.05–$227.193
ME$187.83–$196.812
MI$190.34–$200.592
MN$199.341
MO$182.90–$194.393
MS$181.211
MT$200.391
NC$189.581
ND$196.441
NE$186.581
NH$204.721
NJ$215.33–$225.252
NM$191.321
NV$199.421
NY$192.14–$234.235
OH$189.531
OK$185.481
OR$197.92–$213.732
PA$189.74–$208.072
PR$201.691
RI$205.121
SC$189.861
SD$195.971
TN$185.881
TX$188.63–$207.068
UT$192.191
VA$196.31–$227.192
VI$201.691
VT$195.851
WA$206.35–$231.102
WI$190.511
WV$186.831
WY$198.671

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How the 17282 rate is calculated

Each of 17282’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 · 17282

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work2.04

2.04 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense3.76

3.76 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.20

0.20 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

6.0000

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$200.41

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Fort Worth, TX inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

1,642

Code
17282
Physician work
2.04
Practice expense
3.76
Malpractice
0.20

GPCI2026.csv

100

Locality
Fort Worth, TX
Physician work
1.009
Practice expense
0.986
Malpractice
0.871
Office calculation for 17282 in Fort Worth, TX
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work2.04× 1.0092.0584
Practice expense3.76× 0.9863.7074
Malpractice0.20× 0.8710.1742
Total RVUs5.9399
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Fort Worth, TX$198.40

Office: (2.04 × 1.009 + 3.76 × 0.986 + 0.2 × 0.871) × $33.4009 = $198.40

Facility: (2.04 × 1.009 + 1.17 × 0.986 + 0.2 × 0.871) × $33.4009 = $113.10

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Payment rules and modifiers for 17282

17282 has a 10-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.

CMS payment indicators · 17282

Lesion destruction, face and related sites, 1.1–2.0 cm

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global period010Minor procedure: the day of the procedure plus 10 days after are included.
Multiple procedures2Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)1Not paid (statutory restriction).
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.
Split (54/55/56)0.10/0.80/0.10Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care.

Global surgery period · 17282

Lesion destruction, face and related sites, 1.1–2.0 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.

SurgeryVisit
Sep 28, 2026Oct 14, 2026

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 51 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

17282 without 51 · national office

$200.41

Lesion destruction, face and related sites, 1.1–2.0 cm

17282-51 · Second procedure: 50%

$100.21

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%).

When to use modifier 51

Codes related to 17282

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 17282
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Fort Worth, TX
Same family
17281Lesion destruction, face and related sites, 0.6–1.0 cmSame sites and method, for a smaller lesion size range.$173.58
17283Lesion destruction, face or similar site, 2.1–3.0 cmSame sites and method, for the next larger lesion size range.$235.21
17272Lesion destruction, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; 1.1–2 cmSame size range and malignant lesion destruction, but for trunk, arms, or legs.$181.47
17280Lesion destruction, small facial or mucosal lesionSame anatomic sites and method, for a smaller lesion size range.$136.80
Used instead
11642Skin lesion excision, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lipsExcision may be selected instead of destruction for a malignant lesion in this site and size range.$263.94

How 17282 has changed in Fort Worth, TX

17282 · Office / nonfacility

$198.40

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.33 lower than on 2025-10-01, moving from $199.73 to $198.40 (0.7%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

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

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $199.73changed to$198.40

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 2.09 changed to 2.04
    • Practice expense RVU 3.88 changed to 3.76
    • Malpractice RVU 0.21 changed to 0.20
    • Work GPCI 1.011 changed to 1.009
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.998 changed to 0.986
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.902 changed to 0.871

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $206.17changed to$199.73

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 3.89 changed to 3.88
    • Malpractice RVU 0.22 changed to 0.21

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $202.81changed to$206.17

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $207.40changed to$202.81

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 3.86 changed to 3.89
    • Work GPCI 1.013 changed to 1.011
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.996 changed to 0.998
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.721 changed to 0.902

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $207.90changed to$207.40

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 3.79 changed to 3.86
    • Malpractice RVU 0.21 changed to 0.22
    • Work GPCI 1.016 changed to 1.013
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.995 changed to 0.996
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.539 changed to 0.721

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $207.89changed to$207.90

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 3.74 changed to 3.79

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $207.02changed to$207.89

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 3.52 changed to 3.74
    • Work GPCI 1.011 changed to 1.016
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.991 changed to 0.995
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.643 changed to 0.539

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $206.52changed to$207.02

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 3.45 changed to 3.52
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.21
    • Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.011
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.986 changed to 0.991
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.747 changed to 0.643

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $205.67changed to$206.52

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 3.44 changed to 3.45
    • Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.30

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $204.92changed to$205.67

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 3.41 changed to 3.44
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.29
    • Work GPCI 1.006 changed to 1.007
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.991 changed to 0.986
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.760 changed to 0.747

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $204.54changed to$204.92

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 3.39 changed to 3.41
    • Malpractice RVU 0.31 changed to 0.30
    • Work GPCI 1.005 changed to 1.006
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.995 changed to 0.991
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.772 changed to 0.760

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $204.45changed to$204.54

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Malpractice RVU 0.28 changed to 0.31

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $203.43changed to$204.45

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $200.00changed to$203.43

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 3.30 changed to 3.39
    • Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.28
    • Work GPCI 1.002 changed to 1.005
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.987 changed to 0.995
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.799 changed to 0.772

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $203.78changed to$200.00

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 3.73 changed to 3.30
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.29
    • Work GPCI 1.000 changed to 1.002
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.979 changed to 0.987
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.826 changed to 0.799

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $203.78

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$198.40$113.10RVU26D
2026-07-01$198.40$113.10RVU26C
2026-04-01$198.40$113.10RVU26B
2026-01-01$198.40$113.10RVU26A
2025-10-01$199.73$133.23RVU25D
2025-07-01$199.73$133.23RVU25C
2025-04-01$199.73$133.23RVU25B
2025-01-01$199.73$133.23RVU25A
2024-10-01$206.17$135.74RVU24D
2024-07-01$206.17$135.74RVU24C
2024-04-01$206.17$135.74RVU24B
2024-03-09$206.17$135.74RVU24AR
2024-01-01$202.81$133.53RVU24A
2023-10-01$207.40$135.85RVU23D
2023-07-01$207.40$135.85RVU23C
2023-04-01$207.40$135.85RVU23B
2023-01-01$207.40$135.85RVU23A
2022-10-01$207.90$134.56RVU22D
2022-07-01$207.90$134.56RVU22C
2022-04-01$207.90$134.56RVU22B
2022-01-01$207.90$134.56RVU22A
2021-10-01$207.89$135.68RVU21D
2021-07-01$207.89$135.68RVU21C
2021-04-01$207.89$135.68RVU21B
2021-01-01$207.89$135.68RVU21A
2020-10-01$207.02$140.86RVU20D
2020-07-01$207.02$140.86RVU20C
2020-04-01$207.02$140.86RVU20B
2020-01-01$207.02$140.86RVU20A
2019-10-01$206.52$144.69RVU19D
2019-07-01$206.52$144.69RVU19C
2019-04-01$206.52$144.69RVU19B
2019-01-01$206.52$144.69RVU19A
2018-10-01$205.67$145.68RVU18D
2018-07-01$205.67$145.68RVU18C
2018-04-01$205.67$145.68RVU18B
2018-01-01$205.67$145.68RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$204.92$145.88RVU17D
2017-07-01$204.92$145.88RVU17C
2017-04-01$204.92$145.88RVU17B
2017-01-01$204.92$145.88RVU17A
2016-10-01$204.54$145.76RVU16D
2016-07-01$204.54$145.76RVU16C
2016-04-01$204.54$145.76RVU16B
2016-01-01$204.54$145.76RVU16A
2015-10-01$204.45$145.81RVU15D
2015-07-01$204.45$145.81RVU15C
2015-04-01$203.43$145.09RVU15B
2015-01-01$203.43$145.09RVU15A
2014-10-01$200.00$143.78RVU14D
2014-07-01$200.00$143.78RVU14C
2014-04-01$200.00$143.78RVU14B
2014-01-01$200.00$143.78RVU14A
2013-10-01$203.78$142.83RVU13D
2013-07-01$203.78$142.83RVU13C
2013-04-01$203.78$142.83RVU13B
2013-01-01$203.78$142.83RVU13AR

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Where the Fort Worth, TX rate applies

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17282 billing questions

How is this code distinguished from 17281 and 17283?

All three cover malignant lesion destruction at the same anatomic sites. Choose 17282 for a lesion measuring 1.1–2.0 cm; 17281 and 17283 represent the smaller and larger adjacent size ranges.

When should 17272 be used instead?

17272 is for a lesion in the 1.1–2.0 cm range on the trunk, arms, or legs. Use 17282 for the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mucous membrane.

What documentation supports reporting 17282?

Document the malignant diagnosis, exact site, lesion diameter, and destructive method. The recorded size and site should support the code’s size range and anatomic group.

Are postoperative visits separately reported during the global period?

Related postoperative visits for 10 days are included in the procedure’s global period.

Can modifier 50 be used for lesions on both sides?

No. The CMS bilateral adjustment does not apply to this code, and modifier 50 is inappropriate.

How are other procedures in the same session paid?

The highest-valued procedure is paid in full, while other procedures in the session are subject to the standard multiple-procedure reduction.

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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RVUs for 17282PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 1,642 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Fort Worth, TXGPCI2026.csv, line 100 (RVU26D)

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