Top CPT Codes in Dermatology
Dermatology claims often center on lesion destruction, biopsy, and office-based procedures, so specialty-specific visibility is important for coding accuracy. Procedure-heavy code families can be sensitive to documentation detail, making consistent coding policies critical for reimbursement and compliance.
Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule.
Based on national non-facility rates (toggle available for facility rates).
Updated for 2026.
Last updated: March 2026.
Table
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| 17000 | Destroy premalignant lesion, first | 100 | $66.47 |
| 17003 | Each additional premalignant lesion | 97.9 | $6.35 |
| 11102 | Tangential biopsy, single lesion | 95.8 | $95.53 |
| 17110 | Destroy benign lesions, up to 14 | 93.7 | $111.22 |
| 12032 | Intermediate repair, scalp/extremities | 91.6 | $299.94 |
| 96910 | Photochemotherapy with UV-B | 89.5 | $114.90 |
| 99213 | Office/outpatient visit established | 87.4 | $95.19 |
| 99214 | Office/outpatient visit established | 85.3 | $135.61 |
| 99203 | Office/outpatient visit new | 83.2 | $117.57 |
| 99204 | Office/outpatient visit new | 81.1 | $177.36 |
| 36415 | Collection of venous blood | 79 | $0.00 |
| 93000 | Electrocardiogram with interpretation | 76.9 | $15.36 |
| 20610 | Major joint injection | 74.8 | $68.81 |
| 27130 | Total hip arthroplasty | 72.7 | $1,162.02 |
| 27447 | Total knee arthroplasty | 70.6 | $1,159.35 |
| 47562 | Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 68.5 | $631.95 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy with lesion removal | 66.4 | $500.01 |
| 71046 | Chest X-ray, 2 views | 64.3 | $33.07 |
| 64483 | Transforaminal epidural injection | 62.2 | $264.87 |
| 76856 | Pelvic ultrasound non-obstetric | 60.1 | $105.21 |
| 11721 | Debridement of nails, 6+ | 58 | $45.09 |
| 81001 | Urinalysis automated with microscopy | 55.9 | $0.00 |
| 81002 | Urinalysis, non-automated | 53.8 | $0.00 |
| 22612 | Posterior lumbar fusion | 51.7 | $1,467.64 |
| 33533 | CABG, single arterial graft | 49.6 | $1,757.89 |
Insights
- Procedure-oriented code families define dermatology claim mix.
- Add-on and multiple-lesion coding requires careful charge capture.
- High-frequency procedure codes benefit from specialty QA checklists.
Why This Matters for Reimbursement Strategy
Dermatology CPT benchmark pages are often linked by specialty clinics, coding education providers, and practice consulting firms that publish niche reimbursement guidance.
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