In simple words: This procedure involves shaving off a skin lesion larger than 2 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. The doctor uses a blade to remove the top part of the lesion.This is often done to examine the lesion or treat certain skin conditions.

This code describes the surgical shaving of a single epidermal or dermal lesion that is greater than 2.0 cm in diameter. The procedure involves using a sharp blade to remove the lesion from the skin of the trunk, arms, or legs.It includes local anesthesia and chemical or electrocauterization of the wound.It does not involve full-thickness removal and typically does not require sutures.

Example 1: A patient presents with a raised, pigmented lesion on their arm measuring 2.5 cm in diameter.The physician performs a shave biopsy using code 11303 to obtain a sample for pathological examination., A patient has a benign keratosis on their back larger than 2.0 cm. The physician shaves the lesion for cosmetic reasons using code 11303., A patient has multiple seborrheic keratoses on their trunk. One lesion measures 2.2 cm and another measures 1.5 cm. The physician shaves both lesions, using 11303 for the larger lesion and 11302 and modifier 59 for the smaller lesion.

Documentation should include the location and size of the lesion, the method of removal (shaving), the use of anesthesia and cautery, and the final disposition of the specimen (if sent for pathology).