CPT 17280
Destruction mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .5/<
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 17280 at a glance
- Code
- 17280
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Dstr mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .5/<
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 17280?
CPT 17280 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for destruction mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .5/<. Its official short descriptor is "Dstr mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m .5/<". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 17280 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 17280 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 17280 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 17280?
CPT 17280 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgery – Plastic & Reconstructive.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.