11623 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 11623, in plain terms, covers Removing a cancerous skin growth from the face or scalp and closing the wound with stitches, measuring 2.1 to 3 centimeters. CPT 11623 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 11623 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 11623 on AAPC