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

17000: Biopsy, skin, single

This code is used when a biopsy is performed to remove a single mole from the skin. The biopsy is typically performed with a punch biopsy tool, which removes a small, round piece of tissue from the mole. The tissue is then sent to a laboratory for analysis to determine if the mole is cancerous.

17001: Biopsy, skin, multiple

This code is used when a biopsy is performed to remove two or more moles from the skin. The biopsy is typically performed with a punch biopsy tool, which removes a small, round piece of tissue from each mole. The tissue is then sent to a laboratory for analysis to determine if any of the moles are cancerous.

17002: Biopsy, skin, shave biopsy

This code is used when a biopsy is performed using a shave biopsy technique. Shave biopsy involves using a razor to remove a thin layer of skin from the mole. The tissue is then sent to a laboratory for analysis to determine if the mole is cancerous.

17003: Biopsy, skin, excisional biopsy

This code is used when a biopsy is performed using an excisional biopsy technique. Excisional biopsy involves removing the entire mole, along with a small amount of surrounding tissue. The tissue is then sent to a laboratory for analysis to determine if the mole is cancerous.