ICD-10 Procedure Codes for Skin Biopsy (Mole Removal)

Note: The codes below are ICD-10-PCS procedure codes (not CPT). They describe the biopsy technique used for mole removal:

• 17000 – Biopsy, skin, single (punch biopsy)
• 17001 – Biopsy, skin, multiple (punch biopsy of two or more lesions)
• 17002 – Biopsy, skin, shave biopsy (razor removal of superficial layer)
• 17003 – Biopsy, skin, excisional biopsy (full-thickness removal with margins)

Tissue is sent for histopathological analysis to rule out malignancy. Code selection depends on the number of lesions and biopsy method.