Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
12 active Medicare policies list Q82.8, and 2 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
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Nov 28, 2021
JF · Effective Nov 28, 2021
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
2 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 Q82.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Dioxide Laser | Jun 28, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q82.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Genetic Diseases and Aplastic Anemias | May 28, 2026 | Covered |
J5 · Effective Jul 30, 2026
National · Effective Nov 6, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026