CPT® Code 17108

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 and associated symptoms. The procedure for treating these lesions involves a technique known as selective photothermolysis, which specifically targets the oxyhemoglobin in the blood vessels. This is achieved using specialized laser technology, such as a flash lamp pumped pulsed-dye laser, argon-pumped tunable dye laser, or other types of lasers like copper vapor, copper bromide, or krypton lasers. During the procedure, the laser is calibrated to the appropriate wavelength, pulse duration, and pulse energy to effectively treat the specific lesion type. The laser is then activated to deliver precise energy to the lesion, leading to its destruction. It is important to note that patients may require multiple sessions of laser treatment to achieve optimal results, especially for larger lesions. For coding purposes, CPT® Code 17108 is specifically designated for the destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions that exceed 50.0 square centimeters in size, while other codes are available for smaller lesions.