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LCD L35498: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions — WPS

Policy ID: LCD-L35498Specialty: DermatologyAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: October 30, 2025lcd
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What changed

New LCD on benign skin lesions may impact dermatology billing.

Who’s affected: Dermatology billing teams · Effective: October 30, 2025

Affected codes

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This change affects 42 billing codes.

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