D18.01 coverage policies: Medicare and commercial payers

22 active Medicare policies list D18.01, and 2 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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Medicare policies listing D18.01

LCD · NORIDIAN-JE-L34233

Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)

JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015

LCD · NORIDIAN-JF-L34233

Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)

JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015

LCD · PALMETTO-JJ-L33459

Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax

JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015

LCD · PALMETTO-JM-L33459

Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax

JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015

LCD · PALMETTO-JJ-L33461

Implantable Infusion Pump

JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015

LCD · PALMETTO-JM-L33461

Implantable Infusion Pump

JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015

LCD · FIRST_COAST-L33933

Peripheral Nerve Blocks

J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015

LCD · NGS-J6-L36850

Peripheral Nerve Blocks

J6 · Effective May 1, 2017

LCD · NGS-JK-L36850

Peripheral Nerve Blocks

JK · Effective May 1, 2017

LCD · CGS-J15-L34200

Removal of Benign Skin Lesions

Commercial payer policies listing D18.01

2 policies from 2 payers

Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.

Anthem

Anthem policies listing D18.01, with the code’s status in each
Policy	Effective	Status of D18.01
Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services: Skin RelatedPayerPolicy · ANTHEM-ANC.00007	Jan 6, 2026	Covered

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare policies listing D18.01, with the code’s status in each
Policy	Effective	Status of D18.01
Light and Laser TherapyPayerPolicy · UHC-POL-light-laser-therapy	Jan 1, 2026	Covered