11920 Correct skin color 6.0 centimeters/<
Also known as: Tattoo removal, Laser pigmentation correction
Correction of skin color abnormality such as tattoo, vitiligo, or pigmentation disorder using laser or other technique on area six square centimeters or less.
Clinical Context
Used for tattoo removal, vitiligo treatment, treatment of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and other skin color abnormalities. Laser-based techniques are most common.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.57 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.63 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.28 |
| Total RVU | 6.48 |
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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