Question re coding skin tag removal

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Hello all,

This is a pretty basic procedure coding question, but the first time it's come

up for me --- I billed a private insurer for removal of multiple skin tags

(which I did via cryotherapy) CPT 11200, and it was rejected due to " This

procedure is normally performed for cosmetic purposes. " The EOB doesn't say the

patient is responsible, just that it's denied. Another CPT I should use? I can

add an addendum to my chart note re the fact that these skin tags were irritated

so that there is some medical indication (not just cosmetic) for removing them,

but I'm still not sure which CPT code to use.

Thanks for your help!

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Queenan, MD

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