Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
15 active Medicare policies list L90.5, and 8 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
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
8 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 L90.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Dioxide Laser | Jun 28, 2023 | Covered |
| Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Indications and Soft Tissue Injuries | Sep 13, 2023 | Covered |
| Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids | Jun 22, 2023 | Covered |
| Laser Treatment for Psoriasis and Other Selected Skin Conditions | Aug 11, 2023 | Covered |
| Rosacea | Aug 10, 2023 | Covered |
| Skin and Soft Tissue Substitutes | Feb 9, 2024 | Covered |
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Dec 4, 2025
JL · Effective Jan 1, 2026
J5 · Effective Jan 1, 2026
| Policy | Effective | Status of L90.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment of Keloids and Scar Revision | Jul 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of L90.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Light and Laser Therapy | Jan 1, 2026 | Covered |