11646 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 11646, in plain terms, covers Removing a malignant skin growth larger than 4 centimeters from the face, ears, eyelids, nose, or lips with extra margin around it. CPT 11646 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 11646 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 11646 on AAPC