2025 CPT code 11950
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Surgery - Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Feed
Subcutaneous injection of filling material (e.g., collagen); 1 cc or less.
Modifiers may be applicable to this code. For example, modifier 51 would be used if multiple injections are performed at the same session. Modifier 22 could indicate increased procedural services.
Medical necessity for this code is established when the injection is performed to correct a medically necessary condition, such as a disfiguring scar, rather than for purely cosmetic reasons. The documentation should clearly support the medical necessity of the procedure.
The provider prepares and administers the injection, selecting the appropriate material and injection site. They also assess the patient's skin condition and determine the necessary amount of filler.
In simple words: A small amount (1 cc or less) of filler, like collagen, is injected under the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles or scars.
The provider injects 1 cc or less of filling material, such as collagen, into the subcutaneous tissue. This procedure is typically used to address skin depressions caused by scars or wrinkles. The injected material fills the area beneath the skin's surface, smoothing out the appearance of the skin.
Example 1: A patient with acne scars receives a subcutaneous injection of 0.5 cc of collagen to improve the appearance of the scars on their cheek., A patient with deep wrinkles around their mouth receives 1 cc of hyaluronic acid filler injected subcutaneously to smooth the wrinkles., A patient with a depressed scar from a previous injury receives a subcutaneous injection of 0.8 cc of a synthetic filler to raise the scar tissue to the level of the surrounding skin.
Documentation should include the type and amount of filler used, the location of the injection(s), and the patient's response to the procedure.Photographs may be taken for before-and-after comparisons. Any complications or adverse reactions should also be noted.
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- Specialties:Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center