11922 Correct skin color each 20.0cm
Correction of skin color abnormality such as tattoo, vitiligo, or pigmentation disorder using laser or other technique for each additional twenty square centimeters beyond the initial treatment area.
In Plain Language
Additional treatment for larger tattoos or skin color problems; Extra laser treatment beyond the initial area
Clinical Context
Add-on code used when treating large tattoos or extensive pigmentation abnormalities requiring treatment of areas beyond twenty square centimeters.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.48 |
| Total RVU | 0.48 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.48, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Surgery codes — 16.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 11922?
CPT 11922 (Correct skin color each 20.0cm) is a Surgery code. Correction of skin color abnormality such as tattoo, vitiligo, or pigmentation disorder using laser or other technique for each additional twenty square centimeters beyond the initial treatment area.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 11922?
The work RVU for CPT 11922 is 0.48. This code is primarily used by Dermatology, Plastic Surgery.
When is CPT 11922 used?
Add-on code used when treating large tattoos or extensive pigmentation abnormalities requiring treatment of areas beyond twenty square centimeters.
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