11644 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 11644, in plain terms, covers Removing a skin growth from the face, ear, eyelid, nose, or lip with margins, measuring 3.1 to 4 centimeters. CPT 11644 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 11644 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 11644 on AAPC