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    CPT 11056: Removal of 2–4 Benign Hyperkeratotic Lesions

    Medicare pays $84 on average nationally for this procedure.

    CPT code 11056 describes the surgical removal of 2 to 4 benign hyperkeratotic lesions using instruments such as a scalpel, curette, scissors, or forceps; the service is a minor dermatologic surgical procedure typically performed in an outpatient clinic, physician office, or ambulatory surgical setting for treatment of benign hyperkeratotic skin lesions.

    For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

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    Clinical & Coding Specifications

    Clinical Context

    A typical patient is an adult presenting to a dermatology or primary care clinic with multiple small, benign hyperkeratotic lesions (commonly calluses, corns, or seborrheic keratoses that are hyperkeratotic) on the hands or feet. The provider performs a focused, brief office procedure using a scalpel, curette, or similar instruments to remove between two and four discrete hyperkeratotic lesions. Local anesthesia (topical or infiltration) may be applied. The workflow includes brief pre-procedure skin assessment, informed consent, lesion preparation and cleansing, lesion debridement/excision with hemostasis as needed, application of a simple dressing, and brief post-procedure instructions for wound care. Typical site of service is an outpatient clinic, dermatology office, or primary care office visit. Procedural documentation includes lesion count and sizes, method and instruments used (scalpel, curette), anesthesia type, hemostasis, complications (if any), and aftercare instructions.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure
    11042Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis), first 20 sq cm or less; without anesthesiaMay be reported when broader debridement of necrotic or infected tissue is required instead of targeted removal of discrete hyperkeratotic lesions
    11043Debridement, muscle and/or fascia, first 20 sq cm or lessUsed if deeper debridement beyond epidermis/dermis is clinically necessary, which is beyond the scope of 11056
    11044Debridement, bone, first 20 sq cm or lessUsed for extensive debridement involving bone, not typical for benign hyperkeratotic lesions
    17000Destruction (e.g., laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery), premalignant lesions (e.g., actinic keratoses); first lesionMay be used when lesions are treated by destruction rather than surgical removal; multiple lesion destruction has separate codes
    11300Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion including simple closure, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or lessUsed when lesions are removed by shave excision technique and coding by excision/shave codes is appropriate rather than wart/callus removal codes

    Related Modifiers

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    ModifierDescriptionWhen to Use
    25CPT modifier 25 indicates that on the same day as another procedure or service, the same physician or other qualified health care professional provided a significant, separately identifiable…- When to apply: Use modifier 25 only on an E/M code to indicate the same provider delivered a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as another procedure or service — i.e.,…
    59Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
    51Modifier –51 (Multiple Procedures) is used when the same provider performs multiple procedures in the same session to identify secondary, non‑exempt procedures and indicate payment reduction logic…- Use modifier -51 when the same provider performs multiple distinct procedures during the same patient encounter: report the highest‑valued procedure first (no modifier) and append -51 to…
    52Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
    53Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
    22Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

    8 rows

    Taxonomy Code
    207RC0000X
    207Q00000X
    207L00000X
    2084P0800X
    2080P0205X
    103TP2701X
    320700000X
    207LP2900X

    Related ICD-10-CM Codes

    29 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    B07.0Plantar wart
    B07.8Other viral warts
    B07.9Viral wart, unspecified
    L57.0Actinic keratosis
    L57.1Actinic reticuloid
    L57.2Cutis rhomboidalis nuchae
    L60.0Ingrowing nail
    L60.1Onycholysis
    L60.2Onychogryphosis
    L60.3Nail dystrophy

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    Related Payer Policy Updates

    Specialty: Dermatology1 / 3

    10 rows

    PolicyPayerEffective Date
    Mohs Micrographic Surgerypremerabluecrossofwashington2027-02-05
    Mohs Micrographic Surgerypremerabluecrossofwashington2027-02-05
    Mohs Micrographic Surgerypremerabluecrossofwashington2027-02-05
    FilsuvezCigna2026-11-01
    Destruction of Pre-Malignant Skin LesionsAnthem2026-10-01
    Onychomycosis diagnostic testing and coverageOscar Health2026-10-01
    Treatment of Capillary Malformations (Port Wine Stains)universityofutahhealthplans2026-09-28
    AnzupgoCigna2026-09-15
    Hyperhidrosispriority_health_medicare2026-09-01
    Zevaskyn Coverage for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis BullosaCigna2026-09-01

    Related Codes

    CPT-11055-BENIGN-HYPERKERATOTIC-LESION-REMOVAL

    CPT 11055: Removal of Single Benign Hyperkeratotic Lesion

    CPT-11057-REMOVAL-MULTIPLE-BENIGN-HYPERKERATOTIC-LESIONS

    CPT 11057: Removal of More Than 4 Benign Hyperkeratotic Lesions

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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