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Demonstrate the use of official coding references; and presenting explanations of concepts or methods. Explain why this resource would be beneficial to a coder. (read the article below) Shaving of epidermal/dermal lesions CPT Assistant, February 2000 Page: 11 Category: Coding ConsultationSurgery Integumentary SystemQuestionWhen our physician uses the shave technique to remove a lesion, sometimes it is a benign lesion and other times it turns out to be a malignant lesion. If the lesion removed by shave technique is malignant, should codes 11100-11101 be used instead of codes 11300-11313?AMA CommentEpidermal or dermal lesions removed by shave technique should be reported using the code series 11300-11313, Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesions. Shaving is the sharp removal by transverse incision or horizontal slicing to remove epidermal and dermal lesions without a full thickness dermal excision. This includes local anesthesia and chemical or electrocauterization of the wound. The wound does not require suture closure. CPT codes 11300-11313 are defined by the technique used, and may be used for either benign or malignant lesions removed by shaving technique. Therefore, if the dermal or epidermal lesion were removed by shave technique, choose the appropriate code based on anatomic site and size of the lesion from the 11300-11313 series.