In simple words: This procedure involves removing a small growth or sore on the edge of the eyelid using techniques like freezing, burning, or a laser.

Destruction of lesion of lid margin (up to 1 cm). This code is used for the destruction of a lesion on the eyelid margin, involving more than just the skin (e.g., lid margin, tarsus, palpebral conjunctiva). The destruction may be performed using methods like laser, diathermy, or cryotherapy.It does not include Mohs micrographic surgery (17311-17315) or topical chemotherapy follow-up (use appropriate office visit codes).

Example 1: A patient presents with a small, benign lesion on the margin of the right upper eyelid. The physician destroys the lesion using cryotherapy., A patient has a premalignant lesion (less than 1 cm) on the lower left eyelid margin, involving the tarsus. The lesion is destroyed using laser ablation., A patient has a small, malignant lesion affecting the palpebral conjunctiva of the left lower eyelid.The physician performs destruction of the lesion with diathermy.

Documentation should include the size and location of the lesion, the method of destruction used, and any involvement of structures beyond the skin of the eyelid (e.g., lid margin, tarsus, palpebral conjunctiva). The medical necessity for the procedure should also be documented.