Is CPT 17999 the appropriate code to report for fractional ablative CO2 laser therapy performed

Is CPT 17999 the appropriate code to report for fractional ablative CO2 laser therapy performed to treat function limiting hypertrophic burn scars? This would be performed in an OR setting using general anesthesia.

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CPT Knowledgebase - Aug 9, 2017