CPT® Code 54060

Destruction of lesion(s), penis (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision

The CPT® Code 54060 refers to the surgical excision of one or more lesions located on the penis. This procedure is categorized under the destruction of lesions, which may include various types such as condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, and herpetic vesicles. The physician employs a method of destruction that is deemed most appropriate for the specific lesion, which can include techniques such as chemical destruction, electrodessication, cryosurgery, laser surgery, electrosurgery, or surgical excision. Prior to the procedure, local anesthesia is administered as necessary to ensure patient comfort. The process begins with the identification of a narrow margin of healthy tissue surrounding the lesion, followed by a full-thickness incision through the mucous and submucous tissue. The entire lesion is excised, and the specimen is sent for histologic evaluation to confirm the diagnosis. Control of bleeding during the procedure is achieved through electrocautery or chemical cautery, and the wound may either be closed with a simple single-layer suture technique or left open to granulate, depending on the clinical judgment of the physician.