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CPT 17000

Destruction of Premalignant Lesion - First

Destruction of premalignant lesion (e.g., actinic keratosis) by any method, first lesion.

5-15 minutes
0.46 work RVU
5 requirements

Documentation Requirements

  1. 1Clinical diagnosis of premalignant lesion
  2. 2Anatomic location of each lesion treated
  3. 3Number of lesions treated
  4. 4Method of destruction (cryotherapy, electrodesiccation, etc.)
  5. 5Pre-treatment and post-treatment description

Billing Tips

  • •First lesion = 17000; second through 14th = 17003; 15+ = 17004
  • •Must document premalignant diagnosis (actinic keratosis most common)
  • •Do not use for benign lesion destruction (use 17110/17111)
  • •Include total number of lesions for proper coding
  • •Separate from malignant lesion destruction (17260-17286)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I bill for multiple actinic keratoses?

Bill 17000 for the first lesion, 17003 for lesions 2-14, and 17004 for 15 or more lesions. Document each lesion location and total count. Scribeable tracks lesion counts and suggests correct coding.

Can Scribeable help with cryotherapy documentation?

Yes, Scribeable captures your procedure description, documents each lesion location and treatment method, and generates compliant notes with proper lesion count coding guidance.

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Scribeable captures all required elements for CPT 17000 from your patient conversation. Generate compliant notes in seconds.

Common Diagnoses

L57.0D04.9L82.0

Related Specialties

dermatologyprimary care

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Epidural Injection

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Office Visit Level 3

Established patient office visit with low level of medical decision making.

CPT 992141.92 work RVU

Office Visit Level 4

Established patient office visit with moderate level of medical decision making.

CPT 17000: Destruction of Premalignant Lesion - First

Destruction of premalignant lesion (e.g., actinic keratosis) by any method, first lesion.

Documentation Requirements

  1. Clinical diagnosis of premalignant lesion
  2. Anatomic location of each lesion treated
  3. Number of lesions treated
  4. Method of destruction (cryotherapy, electrodesiccation, etc.)
  5. Pre-treatment and post-treatment description

Billing Tips

  • First lesion = 17000; second through 14th = 17003; 15+ = 17004
  • Must document premalignant diagnosis (actinic keratosis most common)
  • Do not use for benign lesion destruction (use 17110/17111)
  • Include total number of lesions for proper coding
  • Separate from malignant lesion destruction (17260-17286)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I bill for multiple actinic keratoses?

Bill 17000 for the first lesion, 17003 for lesions 2-14, and 17004 for 15 or more lesions. Document each lesion location and total count. Scribeable tracks lesion counts and suggests correct coding.

Can Scribeable help with cryotherapy documentation?

Yes, Scribeable captures your procedure description, documents each lesion location and treatment method, and generates compliant notes with proper lesion count coding guidance.

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  • CPT 20610: Major Joint Injection
  • CPT 64483: Epidural Injection
  • CPT 99213: Office Visit Level 3
  • CPT 99214: Office Visit Level 4

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