Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
5 active Medicare policies list 17260, and 3 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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J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Jan 1, 2024
National · Effective Jul 1, 2026
3 policies from 3 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17260 |
|---|---|---|
| Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment | Aug 9, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cryoablation | Aug 3, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cryosurgical Ablation of Miscellaneous Solid Tumors Outside of the Liver | Jun 1, 2026 | Covered |