11300 Shave skin lesion 0.5 centimeters/<
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: shave removal, shave excision
Shave excision of skin lesion 0.5 centimeters or less in diameter. The lesion is removed by horizontal shaving with the skin level at or parallel to the surface.
Clinical Context
Used for removal of benign epidermal lesions, seborrheic keratosis, or thin raised lesions. Simple cosmetic procedure with minimal scarring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.24 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.06 |
| Total RVU | 2.89 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$96.53
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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