Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
9 active Medicare policies list 17000, and 9 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Jul 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
9 policies from 7 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17000 |
|---|---|---|
| Benign Skin Lesion Removal | Sep 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Cryoablation | Dec 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Rosacea | Aug 10, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17000 |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Pre-Malignant Skin Lesions | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17000 |
|---|
| Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
|---|
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17000 |
|---|---|---|
| Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17000 |
|---|---|---|
| Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17000 |
|---|---|---|
| Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Rosacea | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17000 |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Site of Care – Hospital Outpatient | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |