Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
5 active Medicare policies list L08.9, 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
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
3 policies from 2 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of L08.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (Systemic/Topical) | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Outpatient Laboratory-based Blood Glucose Testing | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of L08.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Negative Pressure Wound Therapy | Dec 13, 2023 | Covered |