Overview of CPT Code 17270: Destruction of benign skin lesions, excised, face, ears, scalp, neck, hands, feet, and genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm.

It refers to the excision of benign skin lesions larger than 4.0 cm.

Local anesthesia is used, so discomfort is minimal during the procedure.

Most patients recover within 1-2 weeks, depending on the size of the excision.