Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
6 active Medicare policies list Q81.9, 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
JE · Effective Nov 28, 2021
JF · Effective Nov 28, 2021
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 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 Q81.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Extracorporeal Immunoadsorption (Prosorba Column) | Jun 5, 2023 | Covered |
| Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Autoimmune Diseases and Miscellaneous Indications | Aug 31, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q81.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Products for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Grafting: Medically Necessary Uses | Aug 27, 2026 | Covered |