CPT Knowledgebase - Sep 7, 2025

A new patient, who has no personal or family history of skin cancer, presents for evaluation of an untreated skin lesion located on the right lower extremity (LE) that has been present and changing color for a year. A skin examination of the right LE reveals a verruca vulgaris located in the anterior proximal thigh. The patient is counseled on the lesion's benign nature and available treatment options, including chemical treatment, cryosurgery, curettage, or monitoring. The patient decides to treat the lesion with cryosurgery, consent was obtained, and the lesion was treated. The patient is advised to follow up as needed. What would be the appropriate code to report for this scenario?

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