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CPT 11307: Shave Excision of Single Skin Lesion 1.1–2.0 cm
CPT code 11307 represents a superficial shave excision of a single epidermal or dermal skin lesion measuring 1.1 to 2.0 cm in diameter. This procedure is commonly used for removal of benign or suspicious cutaneous lesions on areas such as the scalp, neck, hands, feet, and genitals. Nationally, accurate coding of shave excisions matters for clinical documentation, procedural tracking, and alignment of reimbursement with the level and complexity of skin procedures.
Key payers included in this analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context and the typical sites of service for CPT code 11307, a summary of common modifiers reported with skin procedures (input provided), and guidance on how this code fits into procedure groupings. The publication covers benchmarking and coverage considerations at a national level, highlights reporting conventions that affect claims processing, and outlines what data are available and what is not provided in the source input.
This summary is intended for clinicians, billing professionals, and policy analysts who need a clear, national-level description of the procedure represented by CPT code 11307, its clinical setting, and the payer landscape relevant to procedural dermatologic billing.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 11307 describes the surgical removal by shaving of a single epidermal or dermal lesion measuring 1.1 to 2.0 cm in diameter. The procedure involves superficial removal of the lesion down to the dermis and is commonly performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
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Service type: Superficial shave excision of a single skin lesion
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Typical site of service: Scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals