Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
24 active Medicare policies list D22.9, and 3 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 Aug 6, 2023
JE · Effective Aug 6, 2023
JF · Effective Aug 6, 2023
JJ · Effective Aug 6, 2023
JM · Effective Aug 6, 2023
3 policies from 3 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of D22.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Benign Skin Lesion Removal | Sep 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of D22.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Concert Genetic Testing Oncology: Algorithmic Assays | Not recorded | Referenced |
| Policy | Effective | Status of D22.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services: Skin Related | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
J5 · Effective Aug 13, 2023
J8 · Effective Aug 13, 2023
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective May 1, 2017
JK · Effective May 1, 2017
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2023
National · Effective Jan 22, 2026
National · Effective Jan 22, 2026
J5 · Effective Sep 25, 2025
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 30, 2025
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026