96936 Rcm i & r only each additional lesion
Also known as: RCM interpretation add-on, Additional RCM analysis, Extra lesion interpretation
Reflectance confocal microscopy with interpretation and report only on each additional lesion. Analysis and reporting for subsequent lesions without new acquisition.
In Plain Language
Analyzing pictures of additional skin lesions
Clinical Context
Add-on for interpretation of additional RCM images in multi-lesion evaluations.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.74 |
| Total RVU | 0.74 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.74, this code ranks in the 47th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96936?
CPT 96936 (Rcm i & r only each additional lesion) is a Medicine code. Reflectance confocal microscopy with interpretation and report only on each additional lesion. Analysis and reporting for subsequent lesions without new acquisition.
Who uses CPT code 96936?
CPT 96936 is used by Dermatology, Dermatopathology. Add-on for interpretation of additional RCM images in multi-lesion evaluations.
When is CPT 96936 used?
Add-on for interpretation of additional RCM images in multi-lesion evaluations.
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