If the lipoma were located superficially, the removal of the lipoma would be coded to excision of a benign lesion. The appropriate code would fall into the CPT code range 11400-11446 based on location and size of the lipoma removed.

How should the excision of multiple lesions be reported?

If you remove multiple lesions in a single visit by shave or full thickness excising, each should be reported separately with modifier 59 to indicate that these are distinct procedural services provided on the same day.

Are lipoma excisions covered by insurance?

Removal may be covered by your health insurance plan if medically indicated. Some patients may want lipomas removed for cosmetic reasons and do not need to use health insurance.