CPT Code 17111Complete Billing & Coding Guide (2026)Destruction b9 lesions 15/>
About CPT 17111
CPT 17111 is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Anesthesia category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Destruction b9 lesions 15/>". For the full AMA long descriptor and clinical guidance, refer to the current CPT code manual.
Minor surgical codes carry a 10-day global period. Most post-op E/M visits in those 10 days are bundled into the procedure payment unless the visit is for an unrelated reason (modifier 24). Documentation tying the encounter to the procedure determines the bundling decision.
CPT 17111 has a 10-day global period. Office visits for post-op care during those 10 days are not separately billable unless unrelated to the procedure.
Code Properties
RVU Breakdown
Every CPT code’s Medicare payment is calculated from three Relative Value Unit components: physician work, practice expense, and malpractice. Together they multiply by the conversion factor to produce the payment amount.
Payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.4009) × Geographic Adjustment (GPCI). National averages shown. Actual payment varies by locality.
Medicare Payment by State
Medicare adjusts payment by locality based on GPCI (Geographic Practice Cost Index). Higher cost-of-living areas like California and New York pay more. Rural states pay less. Top 12 states shown.
Showing top 12 of 53 states. Full locality data available in CMS PFS Locality file.
NCCI Bundling Edits
10 pairsThese codes trigger National Correct Coding Initiative edits when billed with 17111. An indicator of 0 means the pair cannot be unbundled. Indicator 1 means modifier 59 or X-modifiers may allow separate billing with supporting documentation.
Billing 17111 alongside a bundled code without the correct modifier generates CARC 97 denials. Payers often flag these as audit risks. Document medical necessity for the separate service and apply modifier 59 or the appropriate X-modifier (XE, XS, XP, XU) only when clinically justified.
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
Standards of medical/surgical practice
Standards of medical/surgical practice
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code
Standards of medical/surgical practice
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction
Bundling denials on 17111 are recoverable when the edit indicator is 1 and the chart documents a distinct, separately identifiable service. Our coders verify the indicator and pick the precise X-modifier (XE, XS, XP, XU) instead of defaulting to modifier 59.
Applicable Modifiers
Modifiers commonly paired with 17111 based on its category. Apply only when the clinical circumstance warrants. Incorrect modifier use is a top audit target.
Modifier audits catch what scrubbers miss. Our AAPC-certified team reviews every modifier choice on 17111 against the chart documentation before submission, surfacing missed and misapplied modifiers across the practice.
Supporting ICD-10 Diagnoses
These diagnosis codes commonly support medical necessity for CPT 17111. Using the correct ICD-10 prevents CARC 50 denials. Payer rejects when the diagnosis doesn’t support the procedure.
CARC 50 medical-necessity denials carry both rework cost and an audit-risk signal when patterns repeat. Our coders verify ICD-10 specificity and policy alignment at the coding stage so these losses get prevented upstream.
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Everything about CPT 17111
What does CPT code 17111 cover?
CPT 17111 is a Current Procedural Terminology code in the Anesthesia category maintained by the American Medical Association. The CMS short descriptor reads "Destruction b9 lesions 15/>". For the full AMA long descriptor and clinical guidance, refer to the current CPT code manual.
What is the Medicare payment for CPT 17111?
The national average Medicare payment for CPT 17111 is approximately $129.93 in a non-facility setting and $73.82 in a facility setting. Actual payment varies by locality based on GPCI adjustments. Total RVU is 3.89 with a conversion factor of $33.4009.
What is the global period for CPT 17111?
CPT 17111 has a 10-day global period (indicator 010). Routine post-op care for the next 10 days is bundled into the procedure payment. Bill modifier 24 for unrelated E/M, modifier 79 for unrelated procedures, or modifier 78 for related returns to the OR during this window.
What codes bundle with CPT 17111?
CPT 17111 has NCCI Procedure-to-Procedure edits with 10+ codes including 0213T, 0216T, 0596T. Modifier indicator 0 means the edit cannot be bypassed. Indicator 1 means modifier 59 or X-modifiers may allow separate billing with documentation.
CPT codes and descriptions are copyright of the American Medical Association. RVU values reflect current CMS publications. Actual payment varies by locality. Commercial payer rates vary by contract.
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