CPT 1006F: Summary Not Available for Code Description

CPT code 1006F is listed in the CPT code set but lacks a provided summary in the source description. Nationally, clearly defined CPT codes are essential for consistent clinical documentation, claims processing, and policy interpretation; a missing or incomplete code description can create ambiguity for providers and payers. Key payers considered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise statement of the code’s current documentation status, an outline of which major payers are relevant to coverage and claims processing, and guidance on what content is available versus missing. The publication highlights national implications of an undefined code text for billing, reconciliation, and policy alignment, and directs readers to seek authoritative CPT terminology sources or payer-specific guidance for operational use. Data not available in the input is clearly identified so readers understand where supplemental information is required.

Billing Code Overview

CPT code 1006F has no summary available in the source description. Based on the code label, the service type and typical site of service are not specified in the input. Data not available in the input.

Clinical Context

A typical patient is an adult presenting to an outpatient dermatology or primary care clinic with a solitary benign-appearing skin lesion (for example, a small epidermal inclusion cyst, lipoma, or simple subcutaneous nodule) causing discomfort or cosmetic concern. The clinician discusses options and elects to excise or remove the lesion using a minor surgical technique under local anesthesia. The workflow includes pre-procedure consent, site marking, local anesthetic infiltration (e.g., 1% lidocaine with or without epinephrine), lesion excision with hemostasis, specimen handling if sent for pathology, wound closure with sutures or adhesive, and post-procedure instructions. Typical documentation includes indication, size and location of lesion, technique, anesthesia administered, estimated blood loss, specimen disposition, and follow-up plan.

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`24`	Unrelated Evaluation and Management Service by the Same Physician During a Postoperative Period	Use when an E/M visit unrelated to the surgery occurs during the global period.
`25`	Significant, Separately Identifiable E/M Service on the Same Day of Procedure	Use when a distinct E/M visit is performed on the same day as the minor procedure.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`207Q00000X`	Family Medicine	Commonly performs minor skin lesion excisions in outpatient settings.
`207K00000X`	Internal Medicine	Performs minor skin procedures in clinic for appropriate lesions.
`207N00000X`	Dermatology	Frequently performs skin lesion excisions, biopsies, and related procedures.
`207L00000X`	General Practice	Provides minor surgical procedures in community clinics.
`208000000X`	General Surgery	Performs excisions of deeper or more complex soft tissue lesions in ambulatory surgical centers or hospital outpatient settings.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`L72.0`	Epidermal cyst	Common benign subcutaneous lesion often excised when symptomatic or for cosmetic reasons.
`D23.9`	Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified	Represents benign skin tumors that may require excision.
`L91.8`	Other hypertrophic disorders of skin	Includes lesions such as keloids or hypertrophic scars occasionally revised surgically.
`D22.9`	Melanocytic nevi, unspecified	Nevi removed for diagnostic evaluation or cosmetic reasons.
`C44.9`	Malignant neoplasm of skin, unspecified	Suspicious lesions may be excised for diagnosis and treatment when malignancy is suspected.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`11100`	Tangential biopsy of skin (e.g., shave, scoop technique); single lesion	Performed when a superficial diagnostic sample is needed instead of full-thickness excision.
`11102`	Tangential biopsy of skin; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)	Used for multiple shave biopsies performed during the same encounter.
`11400`	Excision, benign lesion including margins, trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less	Represents an excisional procedure for benign skin lesions of small size; used when lesion excised rather than sampled.
`11600`	Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less	Used when pathology identifies malignancy and excision is performed for confirmed or suspected malignant lesions.
`12001`	Repair, simple, wounds 2.5 cm or less	Often reported for closure of the excision site when simple layered or interrupted closure is performed.
`99024`	Postoperative follow-up visit, typically included in global surgical package	Describes routine postoperative follow-up that may be included in the global period for minor procedures.

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