11400

Excision of Benign Lesion Including Margins, Trunk, Arms, or Legs (0.5 cm or Less)

Code Description

CPT code 11400 is used to report the surgical excision of a benign skin lesion located on the trunk, arms, or legs when the excised diameter is 0.5 centimeters or less.

Unlike a biopsy, this procedure removes the lesion with the intent of treatment or complete removal.When to Use 11102

Common examples include:

suspicious skin lesions
changing moles
abnormal skin growths
evaluation of possible skin cancer

When to Use 11400

Common examples include:

benign skin growths
noncancerous lesions
irritated moles
cosmetic lesion removal

Documentation Requirements

Documentation should include:

lesion location
lesion size
excised diameter
surgical technique
pathology submission if applicable

Common Billing Mistakes

Common billing mistakes include:

using the wrong lesion size code
confusing biopsy and excision codes
failing to document margins
incorrect anatomical site selection

Related CPT Codes

11401- Benign Lesion Excision 0.6 to 1.0 cm

11102- Tangential Skin Biopsy

11600- Excision of Malignant Lesion

FAQ

What is CPT code 11400?

CPT 11400 describes excision of a benign lesion measuring 0.5 cm or less.

Is this a biopsy?

No. The lesion is removed rather than sampled.

Does lesion size matter?

Yes. Excision codes are selected based on lesion size and location.

Procedure Type

Lesion Excision

Lesion Type

Size

Benign

0.5 or less