Dermatology billing that separates medical from cosmetic
Dermatology visits often combine an exam, biopsies, and destructions, and some services are cosmetic. We code procedures by method and lesion count, apply modifiers carefully, and keep cosmetic charges off insurance claims.
- Biopsy and destruction
- Mohs surgery
- Cosmetic vs. medical
Where dermatology claims get stuck
These are the specialty-specific problems that cause denials, delays, and underpayments most often.
Lesion counts and methods
Biopsy and destruction codes depend on the technique and how many lesions were treated.
Same-day exams and procedures
An exam and procedures on the same day need modifier 25 used carefully, or the visit is denied.
Cosmetic services
Cosmetic procedures billed to insurance cause denials and compliance risk.
Dermatology billing and coding, handled end to end
Certified billers and coders who work in dermatology every day, with HIPAA-compliant processes throughout.
Biopsies and excisions
Coded by method, size, and location from documentation.
Destructions
Premalignant and benign lesion destructions coded by count.
Mohs surgery
Mohs stages and blocks coded, with repairs billed correctly.
Cosmetic billing
Cosmetic services kept separate and billed to patients.
The services dermatology teams rely on
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How we set up dermatology billing
A clear path from first call to steady claims, planned so nothing stalls during the switch.
Free billing audit
First, we review a sample of your claims, denials, and A/R to see where revenue is getting stuck.
Specialty setup
Next, we set up the coding rules, payer requirements, and fee schedules specific to dermatology.
Go live
Then our team takes over daily coding, claims, and follow-up, working inside your current systems.
Monthly review
Finally, reports and a review call show collections, denial trends, and what we're doing about each one.
Related specialties we bill for
We bill medically necessary services to insurance and cosmetic services directly to patients, based on documentation and your practice's policies.
Yes. We code Mohs stages and tissue blocks from documentation and bill any repairs separately when appropriate.
When the exam is significant and separately documented, we bill it with modifier 25. When it isn't, we don't, which protects you if the claim is reviewed.
Get dermatology billing that keeps up. Start with a free audit.
First, we'll review a sample of your claims. Then we'll show you where specialty rules are costing your practice revenue.