17003 is the CPT code for: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths. In 2024, 20,340 providers billed 17003 19,708,714 times, with an estimated $90.1M paid by Medicare.
Medicare's 2026 Physician Fee Schedule national rate for 17003 is $6.35 in the office setting and $1.67 in a facility. National amounts before geographic adjustment — your locality's rate differs slightly.
What Medicare actually paid per service in 2024, on average: $4.57 (observed payment across all settings and modifiers — not a fee-schedule rate).
The top 5 billers nationally, ranked by 2024 Medicare service volume.
| # | Provider | Specialty | Location | Services | Est. Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artur Henke, MD | Dermatology | Roseville, CA | 122,664 | $772K |
| 2 | Eric Lewis, M.D. | Dermatology | Beverly Hills, CA | 32,794 | $191K |
| 3 | Richard Arasi, MD | Dermatology | Woodstock, GA | 22,499 | $105K |
| 4 | Christopher Nelson, M.D. | Dermatology | St Petersburg, FL | 22,364 | $106K |
| 5 | John Walczyk, M.D. | Dermatology | Manhasset, NY | 20,229 | $128K |
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