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CPT 17311 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Mohs Micrographic Technique Including Removal Of All Gross Tumor Surgical Excision Of Tissue Specimens Mapping Color Coding Of Specimens Microscopic Examination Of Specimens By The Surgeon And Histopathologic Preparation Includingroutine Stain(S) (Eg Hematoxylin And Eosin Toluidine Blue) Head Neck Hands Feet Genitalia Or Any Location With Surgery Directly Involving Muscle Cartilage Bone Tendon Major Nerves Or Vessels; First Stage Up To 5 Tissue
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period

51 - Multiple procedures

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 17311

National average reimbursement for CPT 17311 by major payers:

bcbs

$747.97

uhc

$846.29

aetna

$863.85

cigna

$1,125.14

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For billing codeCPT 17311
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United
17311$1114.811518948777 - CHRISTOPHER NIEMAN262767279 - VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMVADiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
17311$1304.071346656626 - JESSICA DARBY453023019 - NORTH SHORE-LIJ MEDICAL PCNYFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
17311$1440.321831401066 - WILLIAM COLLINS43265008 - BOSTON UNIVERSITY GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INCMAPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (2086S0122X)
United
17311$1623.301245294487 - MARK COHEN340714585 - THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATIONOHDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
17311$802.291588051601 - HAYLEY CHESTER132884976 - WILLIAM F RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCNYInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
17311$1215.971407015480 - BARBARA MENDEZ-AGRUSA453023019 - NORTH SHORE-LIJ MEDICAL PCNYInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
17311$2686.891144665829 - DIONYS FUSTER135562308 - NEW YORK UNIVERSITYFLSingle Specialty Group (193400000X)
United
17311$821.181689988644 - MICHAEL LETZING853861695 - MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANSCODiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
17311$932.911376503433 - RICHARD MUIR952843281 - ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF NORTH COUNTY, INC.CAOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
17311$1195.651912075631 - KIRK RUSSELL582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITYNCDiagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
United
17311$1060.201013394519 - SARAH STELMA832124345 - CONSENSUS MEDICAL GROUP LLCMAOrthopaedic Surgery Physician (207X00000X)
United
17311$843.091821294034 - NICOLE ADLER135562308 - NEW YORK UNIVERSITYNYInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
17311$684.021285757906 - WILLIAM ROBERTS751049190 - PATHOLOGISTS BIO-MEDICAL LABORATORIESTXAnatomic Pathology Physician (207ZP0101X)
United
17311$2529.281699116129 - COURTNEY MOREAU133544120 - CAREMOUNT MEDICAL, P.C.NYMedical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X)
United
17311$474.621215399274 - JEFFREY LE842501422 - EMPIRE CITY HEART AND VASCULAR SPECIALIST PCNYCardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 17311 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes

The CPT 17311 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 17311 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
17311-CPTModerateMohs Micrographic Technique Including Removal Of All Gross Tumor Surgical Excision Of Tissue Specimens Mapping Color Coding Of Specimens Microscopic Examination Of Specimens By The Surgeon And Histopathologic Preparation Includingroutine Stain(S) (Eg Hematoxylin And Eosin Toluidine Blue) Head Neck Hands Feet Genitalia Or Any Location With Surgery Directly Involving Muscle Cartilage Bone Tendon Major Nerves Or Vessels; First Stage Up To 5 Tissue
17312-CPTModerateMohs Micrographic Technique, Including Removal Of All Gross Tumor, Surgical Excision Of Tissue Specimens, Mapping, Color Coding Of Specimens, Microscopic Examination Of Specimens By The Surgeon, And Histopathologic Preparation Including Routine Stain(S) (Eg, Hemato
17313-CPTModerateMohs Micrographic Technique Including Removal Of All Gross Tumor Surgical Excision Of Tissue Specimens Mapping Color Coding Of Specimens Microscopic Examination Of Specimens By The Surgeon And Histopathologic Preparation Includingroutine Stain(S) (Eg Hematoxylin And Eosin Toluidine Blue) Of The Trunk Arms Or Legs; First Stage Up To 5 Tissue Blocks
17314-CPTModerateMohs Micrographic Technique, Including Removal Of All Gross Tumor, Surgical Excision Of Tissue Specimens, Mapping, Color Coding Of Specimens, Microscopic Examination Of Specimens By The Surgeon, And Histopathologic Preparation Including Routine Stain(S) (Eg, Hemato

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 17311. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 17311 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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