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CPT 11200: Skin Tag Removal, Up to 15 Lesions
CPT code 11200 designates the removal of skin tags in any area of the body, covering up to and including 15 lesions. This minor dermatologic procedure is commonly performed in outpatient clinics and physician offices and is relevant nationally because it affects routine ambulatory dermatology billing and utilization. The code matters for clinicians, billing teams, and payers given its frequency, potential bundling with other services, and implications for coding accuracy and claims adjudication.
Key payers addressed in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find benchmarks for typical use of the code, descriptions of clinical context, and notes on common billing considerations. The publication summarizes service settings and what constitutes the covered service, highlights payer coverage scope at a national level, and identifies areas where policy or documentation commonly drive claim outcomes.
The report is intended to inform coding professionals, practice managers, and policy analysts about how CPT code 11200 is used in ambulatory care, what to expect from major payers, and which clinical scenarios align with the code definition. Data not available in the input will be noted where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 11200 describes removal of skin tags in any area of the body, covering procedures that remove up to and including 15 lesions. The service is a minor skin lesion removal procedure typically performed by a dermatologist, primary care clinician, or other qualified provider.
Service type: Minor skin lesion removal / dermatologic procedure
Typical site of service: Outpatient clinic, physician office, or dermatology procedure room