CPT 11102

Tangential Skin Biopsy

Tangential biopsy of skin (e.g., shave, scoop, saucerize, curette), single lesion.

10-15 minutes
0.55 work RVU
7 requirements

Documentation Requirements

  1. 1Indication for biopsy with clinical description of lesion
  2. 2Informed consent
  3. 3Anatomic location and laterality
  4. 4Size of lesion biopsied
  5. 5Technique used (shave, scoop, saucerize)
  6. 6Specimen submitted to pathology
  7. 7Hemostasis method

Billing Tips

  • •First lesion = 11102; each additional lesion = 11103
  • •Do not bill with excision of same lesion (11600 series)
  • •Document pre-procedure clinical impression
  • •Punch biopsy is coded separately (11104/11105)
  • •Include lesion size for accurate coding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 11102 and 11104?

11102 is for tangential biopsies (shave/scoop), while 11104 is for punch biopsies. Each has separate add-on codes for additional lesions. Scribeable selects the correct code based on your documented technique.

How does Scribeable help document skin biopsies?

Scribeable captures your procedure description and generates notes with lesion location, size, technique, pathology submission, and clinical impression — all elements required for compliant biopsy billing.

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Common Diagnoses

D48.5L82.1D22.9L57.0L98.9

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CPT 11102: Tangential Skin Biopsy

Tangential biopsy of skin (e.g., shave, scoop, saucerize, curette), single lesion.

Documentation Requirements

  1. Indication for biopsy with clinical description of lesion
  2. Informed consent
  3. Anatomic location and laterality
  4. Size of lesion biopsied
  5. Technique used (shave, scoop, saucerize)
  6. Specimen submitted to pathology
  7. Hemostasis method

Billing Tips

  • First lesion = 11102; each additional lesion = 11103
  • Do not bill with excision of same lesion (11600 series)
  • Document pre-procedure clinical impression
  • Punch biopsy is coded separately (11104/11105)
  • Include lesion size for accurate coding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 11102 and 11104?

11102 is for tangential biopsies (shave/scoop), while 11104 is for punch biopsies. Each has separate add-on codes for additional lesions. Scribeable selects the correct code based on your documented technique.

How does Scribeable help document skin biopsies?

Scribeable captures your procedure description and generates notes with lesion location, size, technique, pathology submission, and clinical impression — all elements required for compliant biopsy billing.

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