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.
In Plain Language
Removal or lightening of tattoos or skin discoloration; Laser treatment for skin color problems
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.57 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.57, this code ranks in the 10th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 11920?
CPT 11920 (Correct skin color 6.0 centimeters/<) is a Surgery code. Correction of skin color abnormality such as tattoo, vitiligo, or pigmentation disorder using laser or other technique on area six square centimeters or less.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 11920?
The work RVU for CPT 11920 is 1.57. This code is primarily used by Dermatology, Plastic Surgery.
When is CPT 11920 used?
Used for tattoo removal, vitiligo treatment, treatment of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and other skin color abnormalities. Laser-based techniques are most common.
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