2025 CPT code 54055
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Surgery - Surgical Procedures on the Male Genital System Feed
Destruction of lesion(s), penis (e.g., condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation.
Modifiers may be applicable.Modifier 51 (Multiple Procedures) would be used if multiple lesions are treated and each destruction is reported separately.Other modifiers may be necessary depending on the circumstances of the procedure.
Medical necessity for this procedure must be established by documenting the presence of the lesion(s) causing symptoms (e.g., pain, discomfort, bleeding) or posing a risk of complications.
The physician identifies, marks, and treats the penile lesions with electrodesiccation, ensuring the surrounding healthy tissue is protected.
In simple words: This procedure removes small skin growths on the penis using a heated electric needle. It's a quick in-office procedure to get rid of bothersome or painful bumps.
This code describes the destruction of simple skin lesions on the penis, such as condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, or herpetic vesicle, using electrodesiccation.The procedure involves applying high-frequency electrical current to the lesion to eradicate it and relieve associated pain.It's typically performed under local anesthesia, and no incision or suturing is required.
Example 1: A patient presents with a single, small condyloma on the penis. The physician performs electrodesiccation to remove the lesion., A patient has multiple small molluscum contagiosum lesions on the penile shaft. Electrodesiccation is used to destroy each lesion., A patient with a painful herpetic vesicle on the penis undergoes electrodesiccation to eradicate the lesion and alleviate discomfort.
Documentation should include the type, size, and location of the lesion(s), the method of destruction (electrodesiccation), and the patient's response to the procedure.
- Specialties:Dermatology, Urology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital