2025 CPT code 17106
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Surgery - Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Surgery Feed
Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (e.g., laser technique); less than 10 sq cm
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the procedure (e.g., 59 for distinct procedural service, 22 for increased procedural services, 52 for reduced services). Refer to the CPT guidelines and payer-specific instructions for appropriate modifier usage.
Medical necessity for this procedure would be established by the presence of a cutaneous vascular proliferative lesion causing cosmetic concerns, functional impairment, or other symptoms. The documentation should clearly link the lesion to the symptoms and demonstrate that the laser treatment is the medically appropriate intervention.
The physician or qualified healthcare professional is responsible for evaluating the lesion, selecting the appropriate laser, and performing the laser ablation procedure to destroy the targeted vascular tissue. Post-procedure monitoring and care may also be part of the clinical responsibility.
In simple words: This code covers a procedure to remove small, abnormal blood vessels on the skin using a laser. It's a bloodless procedure because no cutting is involved. The laser is aimed at the problem area to destroy it.
This CPT code encompasses the destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions, such as hemangiomas or telangiectasias, using methods like laser ablation.The procedure is indicated for lesions less than 10 square centimeters in size.Various laser types (Argon, pulsed dye, YAG) may be used. The technique involves precisely targeting the affected tissue with the laser beam, leading to its destruction without the need for incision.
Example 1: A patient presents with a small (5 sq cm) capillary hemangioma on their cheek. The physician uses a pulsed dye laser to destroy the lesion. Code 17106 is reported., A patient with multiple small telangiectasias (spider veins) on their legs, totaling 8 sq cm, undergoes laser treatment.Code 17106 is reported for the entire procedure., A patient with a 9 sq cm cherry angioma on their back undergoes treatment with an Argon laser. Code 17106 is reported.
Detailed medical history, physical examination notes specifying the size and location of the lesion(s), description of the laser type and technique used, photographs before and after the procedure, and documentation of the patient's response to treatment.
** Ensure precise measurement of the lesion(s) to determine the appropriate code.Consider using additional codes if multiple lesions are treated in different locations or if other procedures are performed during the same encounter.Always refer to the most current CPT manual and payer-specific guidelines for accurate coding and reimbursement.
- Revenue Code: P5A (AMBULATORY PROCEDURES - SKIN)
- RVU: This information is not provided in the source and requires reference to a current fee schedule.
- Global Days: This information is not provided and would need to be determined based on payer-specific guidelines and the overall clinical context.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: TC modifier does not apply to this code.
- Fee Schedule: This information requires consultation of historical fee schedules for the relevant time periods.
- Specialties:Dermatology, Vascular Surgery
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center