Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
15 active Medicare policies list 11446, and 5 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
5 policies from 4 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 11446 |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Site of Care – Hospital Outpatient | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Surgical Site of Care – Hospital Outpatient | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 11446 |
|---|---|---|
| Benign Skin Lesion Removal | Sep 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 11446 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures |
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Jul 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J5 · Effective Jul 30, 2026
| Not recorded |
| Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 11446 |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment of Keloids and Scar Revision | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |