17110 for AK?

Question:

Is 17110 appropriate for using liquid nitrogen for irritated actinic keratoses?

Answer:

No — 17110 is not the correct destruction code for actinic keratoses.

Destruction of actinic keratoses should be reported as follows:

• 17000 for the first lesion

• 17003 for each additional lesion (for lesions 2–14)

• 17004 when 15 or more lesions are treated

Documentation should clearly include the method of destruction, the location of each lesion, and the total number treated.

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*This response is based on the best information available as of 08/06/26.