CPT® Code 17106

Cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions are abnormal growths of blood vessels in the skin, which can manifest in various forms, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, and telangiectasias. These lesions often require treatment to reduce their appearance or alleviate associated symptoms. The procedure for treating these lesions typically involves a technique known as selective photothermolysis, which targets the oxyhemoglobin in the blood vessels. This is achieved using specific types of lasers, such as a flash lamp pumped pulsed-dye laser, argon-pumped tunable dye laser, or other laser types like copper vapor, copper bromide, or krypton lasers. During the procedure, the laser is calibrated to emit light at a precise wavelength, pulse duration, and pulse energy that is optimal for the specific characteristics of the target lesion. Once the laser is activated, it is directed at the lesion to effectively treat it. Patients may need to undergo multiple sessions to attain the desired cosmetic results. The CPT® Code 17106 is specifically designated for the destruction of these lesions when they are less than 10 square centimeters in size, while other codes are available for larger lesions.