Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesions
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
5 active Medicare policies list 17261, and 2 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
2 policies from 2 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 17261 |
|---|---|---|
| Cryoablation | Aug 3, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 17261 |
|---|---|---|
| Cryosurgical Ablation of Miscellaneous Solid Tumors Outside of the Liver | Jun 1, 2026 | Covered |