2025 CPT code 11055
(unknown) Effective Date: N/A Surgery - Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Feed
Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (e.g., corn or callus); single lesion.
Modifiers may be applicable to this code to indicate specific circumstances (e.g., increased procedural services, reduced services). Refer to current CPT guidelines for appropriate modifier usage.
Medical necessity for this procedure is established when the lesion causes pain, discomfort, limits function, or poses a risk of infection.
In simple words: Removal of a single benign hyperkeratotic skin lesion (like a corn or callus) by a healthcare professional using tools like a scalpel or curette.
The provider removes a single benign hyperkeratotic lesion using surgical instruments like a scalpel or curette. After preparing and anesthetizing the patient, the provider assesses the lesion's size, depth, and location. They then use a scalpel, curette, blade, or spoon-shaped instrument to trim or pare down the lesion. Antiseptic is applied to the site, and padding is used if needed to alleviate pressure points.
Example 1: A patient presents with a single, painful corn on their toe. The physician removes the corn using a scalpel., A patient has a thick callus on their heel causing discomfort. The podiatrist pares down the callus using a curette., A patient with a benign hyperkeratotic lesion on their finger undergoes its removal via surgical excision.
Documentation should include the location, size, and type of lesion, the method of removal, and any anesthesia used.Post-operative instructions and follow-up care should also be documented.
- Specialties:Dermatology, Podiatry, General Surgery, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center