CPT for Punch Biopsy 11104 (2024)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for a punch biopsy is 11104. This code specifically applies to:

• Biopsy of skin, subcutaneous tissue, and/or mucous membrane (including simple closure), unless otherwise listed; single lesion; punch, 3.0 mm or less in diameter.

It’s important to note that if the punch biopsy involves a diameter greater than 3.0 mm, a different code may be required. Additionally, if multiple punch biopsies are performed on the same day, an add-on code (11105) will be needed for each additional lesion biopsied.

Here’s a table summarizing the CPT codes for punch biopsies:

Diameter	CPT Code	Description
≤ 3.0 mm	11104	Biopsy of skin, subcutaneous tissue, and/or mucous membrane (including simple closure), unless otherwise listed; single lesion; punch, 3.0 mm or less in diameter.
> 3.0 mm	Varies	Refer to CPT manual for specific code based on diameter.
Multiple lesions	11104 (for first lesion) + 11105 (per additional lesion)	Use the add-on code for each additional lesion biopsied.

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