Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
16 active Medicare policies list D23.9, 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
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective May 1, 2017
JK · Effective May 1, 2017
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
5 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 D23.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Benign Skin Lesion Removal | Sep 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Carbon Dioxide Laser | Jun 28, 2023 | Covered |
| Laser Treatment for Psoriasis and Other Selected Skin Conditions | Aug 11, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of D23.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Concert Genetic Testing: Hereditary Cancer | Not recorded | Referenced |
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 30, 2025
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
J5 · Effective Jul 30, 2026
| Policy | Effective | Status of D23.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic and Reconstructive Services: Skin Related | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |