CPT code 11308 designates a shave excision of a single epidermal or dermal lesion larger than 2.0 cm located on anatomically sensitive sites such as the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. This procedure-level code is used nationally to capture billing for removal of larger superficial skin lesions where shave technique is appropriate and site-specific considerations may affect coding and clinical management.

Key payers in the national analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. The publication summarizes how CPT code 11308 is applied across payers and what clinicians and billing professionals should expect when reporting this service.

Readers will find a concise clinical context for the code, typical sites of service, common billing modifiers and usage patterns where provided, and national payer coverage scope. The report also outlines typical documentation elements that support use of this code and highlights areas where payers commonly request clarification. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.