Outsourced or in-house billing for your dermatology practice? The real cost, where revenue leaks, and five questions to answer before you switch.

On January 1, 2026, Medicare cut skin substitute pay ~90% to a flat $127.14/cm². What survives for plastic surgery and dermatology — and what doesn’t.

CPT 15830: Complete Guide to Billing CPT 15830 is the code for the removal of excessive abdominal skin and fat below the belly button, known as an infraumbilical panniculectomy.  This procedure is often performed after significant weight loss or when an abdominal pannus causes medical issues such as infections, rashes, or difficulty with mobility. Insurers […]

CPT 15839: What You Need to Know If you work in medical billing or run a practice that offers plastic or reconstructive surgery, you’ve probably come across CPT 15839.  And like most CPT codes, it’s more than just numbers, getting it right can mean the difference between reimbursement and denial.  Here’s a complete breakdown of […]

Dermatology Coding Guidelines (2025 Edition) Accurate dermatology coding is the foundation of clean claims, faster payments, and fewer denials.  With new 2025 updates, understanding the right CPT and ICD-10 codes matters more than ever.  This guide explains the latest dermatology coding guidelines, common pitfalls, and practical tips for better medical billing. 2025 Dermatology Coding Updates […]

Dermatology Billing Company: How to Choose the Right Partner for Your Practice Running a dermatology practice isn’t just about seeing patients, it’s also about getting paid for the work you do.  And that’s where choosing the right dermatology billing company makes all the difference.  Dermatology billing is notoriously complex.  Between lesion counts, biopsy codes, modifier […]

Dermatology Medical Billing and Coding: A Complete Guide Dermatology medical billing and coding can feel like a headache, especially with all the codes, modifiers, and insurance rules involved.  If you’re a dermatologist, practice manager, or biller, getting this process right is key to getting paid on time and avoiding claim rejections. At The Auctus Group, […]

CPT 17004: When and How to Use It If you’re here to figure out how to bill CPT 17004 correctly, you’re in the right place.  Whether you’re a dermatologist, billing specialist, or practice manager, this guide will walk you through what this code means, when to use it, and how to avoid common billing mistakes.  […]

CPT 11201: How to Bill for Skin Tag Removal the Right Way Accurate billing is essential for dermatology practices to avoid claim denials and maximize reimbursements.  One commonly used CPT code is CPT 11201, which covers the removal of additional skin tags beyond the first 15.  If your coding isn’t correct, you could be leaving […]

Skin Tag Removal CPT: How To Code & Bill Correctly Skin tags are a common issue in dermatology, and getting the correct CPT codes for their removal is important for proper medical billing.  Insurance companies often deny claims if the removal isn’t medically necessary, which makes accurate documentation just as important as using the right […]