11055 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 11055, in plain terms, covers Removing thickened skin buildup from one benign growth or lesion by scraping or cutting. CPT 11055 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 11055 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 11055 on AAPC