Chemical Cauterization of Viral Warts – CPT 17110

Consent: Risks and benefits of therapy discussed with patient who voices understanding and agrees
with planned care. After obtaining informed consent, the patient's identity, procedure, and site
were verified.

Location: ______________

Size: ________cms

No of warts: UPTO 14

Technique: Chemosurgery (Trichloroacetic acid, alpha hydroxy–type acids, or salicylic acid)

Description: After appropriate cleansing, Trichloroacetic acid/alpha hydroxy–type acids/salicylic

acid was applied to the warts and destructed.

Bleeding: No

Education: Aftercare, including blister formation, risks of infection and risks of recurrence were
discussed. All questions answered. Return for retreatment as.