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    OpenPayerBilling CodesShaving of Epidermal or Dermal Lesions ProceduresCPT cpt-11300-epidermal-dermal-lesion-removal-05cm-or-less-trunk-arms-legs
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    CPT 11300: Excision of Epidermal or Dermal Lesion ≤0.5 cm

    Medicare pays $100 on average nationally for this procedure.

    CPT code 11300 describes the excision of a single epidermal or dermal lesion measuring 0.5 cm diameter or less on the trunk, arms, or legs, representing a minor dermatologic surgical procedure typically performed in an outpatient clinic, physician office, or ambulatory surgical setting for removal of benign or suspicious 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 a 45-year-old adult presenting to an outpatient dermatology clinic with a small, symptomatic epidermal inclusion cyst or a benign-appearing papule located on the trunk, arm, or leg. The patient reports intermittent irritation and occasional drainage from the lesion. The dermatologist performs a focused history and physical, documents lesion size at 0.5 cm diameter or less, confirms benign appearance or patient preference for removal, obtains informed consent, and performs a simple excision or destructive removal in clinic under local anesthesia. The procedure includes cleansing, local infiltration with lidocaine (with or without epinephrine), removal of the lesion down to dermal/epidermal level, hemostasis, and dressing. Post-procedure instructions are given, wound care discussed, and specimen sent for pathology only if clinically indicated. Typical site of service is an outpatient dermatology clinic, ambulatory surgical center, or primary care office equipped for minor procedures. Billing uses 11300 for removal of a single epidermal or dermal lesion ≤0.5 cm on the trunk, arms, or legs; documentation should include lesion size, location, method of removal, anesthesia, and any complications or additional services provided.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure
    11102Tangential biopsy of skin (shave); single lesionPerformed when a diagnostic shave biopsy is needed prior to or instead of complete lesion removal.
    11100Biopsy of skin, single lesion, punchUsed when a punch biopsy is obtained for diagnostic sampling rather than full excision.
    11400Excision, benign lesion including margins, trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or lessAlternative code for excision of benign lesions including deeper or elliptical excisions; differentiates technique and reporting from destructive removals.
    12001Repair, simple, intermediate or complex for wounds on trunk, arms or legs (suture repair 2.5 cm or less)Report when primary closure is performed following lesion excision and an appropriate repair code is required.
    99024Postoperative follow-up visit global period (surgical)Used for routine follow-up care related to a procedure when billed separately per payer policy.

    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…
    26Modifier 26 (Professional Component) identifies and bills only the professional portion of a split service — the physician’s interpretation, report, and medical judgment — when the technical…- Use CPT Modifier -26 when you are billing only the professional component (PC) of a split‑bill eligible service—i.e., you performed the physician interpretation, medical judgment and prepared a…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

    8 rows

    Taxonomy Code
    207Q00000X
    207RR0500X
    207L00000X
    208600000X
    2084P0804X
    1835P0018X
    364SE0003X
    261QR0400X

    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-11301-SHAVE-REMOVAL-DERMAL-EPIDERMAL-LESION-TRUNK-ARMS-LEGS

    CPT 11301: Shaving of Epidermal or Dermal Lesion 0.6–1.0 cm

    CPT-11302-SHAVE-EXCISION-LESION-1-1-TO-2-0-CM-TRUNK-ARMS-LEGS

    CPT 11302: Shave Removal of Lesion 1.1–2.0 cm Trunk/Arms/Legs

    CPT-11303-SHAVE-EXCISION-SKIN-LESION-TRUNK-ARMS-LEGS-GREATER-THAN-2CM

    CPT 11303: Shave Excision of Single Lesion >2.0 cm on Trunk or Limbs

    CPT-11305-SHAVE-EXCISION-EPIDERMAL-DERMAL-LESION-05CM-OR-LESS

    CPT 11305: Shave Removal of Single Skin Lesion 0.5 cm or Less

    CPT-11306-SKIN-LESION-SHAVE-EXCISION-0-6-TO-1-0-CM

    CPT 11306: Shave Excision of Single Epidermal or Dermal Lesion 0.6–1.0 cm

    CPT-11307-SHAVE-EXCISION-SKIN-LESION-1-1-TO-2-CM

    CPT 11307: Shaving of Single Epidermal or Dermal Lesion 1.1–2.0 cm

    CPT-11308-SHAVE-EXCISION-SINGLE-LESION-GREATER-THAN-2CM

    CPT 11308: Shave Excision of Single Skin Lesion >2.0 cm

    CPT-11310-LESION-SHAVE-FACE-EAR-EYELID-NOSE-LIP-MUCOUS-MEMBRANE

    CPT 11310: Excision of Epidermal/Dermal Lesion ≤0.5 cm, Face/Ears/Lips

    CPT-11311-SHAVE-EXCISION-SINGLE-LESION-FACE-0-6-1-0-CM

    CPT 11311: Shave Excision of Single Lesion, 0.6–1.0 cm

    CPT-11312-SHAVE-REMOVAL-LESION-FACE-1-1-TO-2-0-CM

    CPT 11312: Shave Excision of Single Epidermal or Dermal Lesion 1.1–2.0 cm

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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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