Billing and Coding: Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)

Excludes actinic keratosis and Mohs; CPT 17106–17108 (usually cosmetic) require clinical documentation proving medical necessity to be covered, while CPT 11055–11057 for hyperkeratotic lesions (corns/calluses) are covered per the Medicare Internet‑Only Manual. Use this coding guidance with the associated Local Coverage Determination and ensure records justify any non‑cosmetic indication when billing 17106–17108.