11102 Tangntl biopsy skin single lesion
Also known as: shave biopsy, tangential biopsy, tangential biopsy skin
Tangential biopsy of skin from a single lesion using a horizontal shaving technique. This procedure removes a thin superficial sample for pathological examination without going into deeper dermis.
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose or evaluate suspicious skin lesions when superficial sampling is adequate. Commonly performed for evaluation of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.64 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.16 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.06 |
| Total RVU | 2.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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