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CPT code 11308: Shave removal, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in South Carolina

Report this service for shave removal of one superficial skin lesion larger than 2.0 cm on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitalia.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality16.3K Medicare services in 2024

In South Carolina, Medicare pays $133.21 for 11308 in the office and $58.53 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$133.21Office (non-facility)
$58.53Hospital or facility
−5.3%vs the national office rate ($140.62)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 11308 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 11308 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in South Carolina
  2. What 11308 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 11308 covers

A clinician uses a blade or similar instrument to remove a superficial epidermal or dermal lesion at the skin surface. This code covers a single lesion larger than 2.0 cm on the scalp, neck, hand, foot, or genitalia; common office examples include a broad raised lesion on the scalp or hand. Dermatologists and other clinicians who perform skin procedures commonly provide the service in an office setting.

Choose the code by the lesion’s location and documented diameter, not by the amount of tissue submitted or the number of passes. Record the specific site, size, clinical indication, and removal method; report separate lesions individually. CMS assigns a 0-day global period, so same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included. When multiple procedures are performed in one session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard 50% reduction. Assistant-at-surgery payment requires documented medical necessity; co-surgeon and team-surgery payment are not permitted.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How South Carolina compares for 11308

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 11308 runs from $125.98 in Arkansas to $183.09 in San Benito County, CA. South Carolina pays $133.21. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

11308 in South Carolina vs other payment areas
  1. South Carolina · this page$133.21
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$157.36+$24.15
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$159.48+$26.27
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$150.90+$17.69
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$147.02+$13.81
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$160.59+$27.38
  7. Alaska · Alaska$168.16+$34.95

Other areas in South Carolina first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

11308 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$127.63$56.90
ArkansasArkansas$125.98$56.55
ArizonaArizona$137.24$58.91
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$148.35$59.76
Chico, CACalifornia$147.94$59.35
El Centro, CACalifornia$147.96$59.37
Fresno, CACalifornia$147.94$59.35
Hanford, CACalifornia$147.94$59.35

11308 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$125.98

$168.16

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11308 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$168.161
AL$127.631
AR$125.981
AZ$137.241
CA$147.94–$183.0929
CO$145.921
CT$149.321
DC$159.481
DE$139.351
FL$138.89–$150.903
GA$131.86–$143.052
GU$150.961
HI$150.961
IA$130.451
ID$131.221
IL$135.33–$147.024
IN$131.901
KS$129.931
KY$130.391
LA$130.22–$135.972
MA$145.20–$159.322
MD$141.80–$159.483
ME$131.87–$138.222
MI$133.45–$140.492
MN$140.141
MO$128.24–$136.363
MS$127.131
MT$140.611
NC$133.101
ND$138.041
NE$131.081
NH$143.721
NJ$151.11–$158.122
NM$134.121
NV$139.981
NY$134.89–$164.175
OH$132.921
OK$130.141
OR$138.97–$150.132
PA$133.09–$145.952
PR$141.531
RI$143.981
SC$133.211
SD$137.731
TN$130.521
TX$132.31–$145.378
UT$134.841
VA$137.83–$159.482
VI$141.531
VT$137.581
WA$144.91–$162.362
WI$133.881
WV$130.851
WY$139.491

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How the 11308 rate is calculated

Each of 11308’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 11308

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.42

1.42 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense2.66

2.66 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.13

0.13 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

4.2100

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$140.62

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact South Carolina inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

1,299

Code
11308
Physician work
1.42
Practice expense
2.66
Malpractice
0.13

GPCI2026.csv

93

Locality
South Carolina
Physician work
1.000
Practice expense
0.924
Malpractice
0.850
Office calculation for 11308 in South Carolina
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.42× 1.0001.4200
Practice expense2.66× 0.9242.4578
Malpractice0.13× 0.8500.1105
Total RVUs3.9883
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, South Carolina$133.21

Office: (1.42 × 1 + 2.66 × 0.924 + 0.13 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $133.21

Facility: (1.42 × 1 + 0.24 × 0.924 + 0.13 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $58.53

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Payment rules and modifiers for 11308

The CMS indicators that decide how 11308 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 11308

Shave removal, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global period000Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included.
Multiple procedures2Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%.
Bilateral (modifier 50)9The concept doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 51 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

11308 without 51 · national office

$140.62

Shave removal, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia

11308-51 · Second procedure: 50%

$70.31

When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).

When to use modifier 51

Codes related to 11308

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 11308
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, South Carolina
Same family
11307Shave removal, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitaliaSame anatomic group; applies to a lesion measuring 1.1 to 2.0 cm.$124.91
11305Shave removal, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitaliaSame anatomic group; applies to a lesion measuring 0.5 cm or less.$95.32
Used instead
11303Shave removal, trunk, arms, or legs over 2 cmSame size level for a shave removal on the trunk, arms, or legs.$138.88
11313Shave removal, face, >2.0 cmSame size level for a shave removal on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, or lips.$167.01

How 11308 has changed in South Carolina

11308 · Office / nonfacility

$133.21

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $2.52 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $130.69 to $133.21 (1.9%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $130.69changed to$133.21

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.46 changed to 1.42
    • Practice expense RVU 2.71 changed to 2.66
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.913 changed to 0.924
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.817 changed to 0.850

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $136.93changed to$130.69

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 2.79 changed to 2.71

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $134.69changed to$136.93

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $139.63changed to$134.69

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 2.83 changed to 2.79
    • Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.13
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.913
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.756 changed to 0.817

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $143.41changed to$139.63

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 2.88 changed to 2.83
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.903 changed to 0.908
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.695 changed to 0.756

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $146.42changed to$143.41

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 2.93 changed to 2.88
    • Malpractice RVU 0.13 changed to 0.12

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $146.72changed to$146.42

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 2.79 changed to 2.93
    • Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.13
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.907 changed to 0.903
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.624 changed to 0.695

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $145.34changed to$146.72

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 2.73 changed to 2.79
    • Malpractice RVU 0.15 changed to 0.12
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.912 changed to 0.907
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.553 changed to 0.624

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $144.32changed to$145.34

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 2.71 changed to 2.73
    • Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.15

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $143.63changed to$144.32

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 2.69 changed to 2.71
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.634 changed to 0.553

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $142.72changed to$143.63

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 2.66 changed to 2.69
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.715 changed to 0.634

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $143.23changed to$142.72

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $142.52changed to$143.23

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $140.03changed to$142.52

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 2.60 changed to 2.66
    • Malpractice RVU 0.13 changed to 0.14
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.911 changed to 0.912
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.618 changed to 0.715

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $144.00changed to$140.03

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 2.97 changed to 2.60
    • Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.13
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.909 changed to 0.911
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.520 changed to 0.618

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $144.00

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$133.21$58.53RVU26D
2026-07-01$133.21$58.53RVU26C
2026-04-01$133.21$58.53RVU26B
2026-01-01$133.21$58.53RVU26A
2025-10-01$130.69$64.54RVU25D
2025-07-01$130.69$64.54RVU25C
2025-04-01$130.69$64.54RVU25B
2025-01-01$130.69$64.54RVU25A
2024-10-01$136.93$66.72RVU24D
2024-07-01$136.93$66.72RVU24C
2024-04-01$136.93$66.72RVU24B
2024-03-09$136.93$66.72RVU24AR
2024-01-01$134.69$65.63RVU24A
2023-10-01$139.63$67.63RVU23D
2023-07-01$139.63$67.63RVU23C
2023-04-01$139.63$67.63RVU23B
2023-01-01$139.63$67.63RVU23A
2022-10-01$143.41$68.72RVU22D
2022-07-01$143.41$68.72RVU22C
2022-04-01$143.41$68.72RVU22B
2022-01-01$143.41$68.72RVU22A
2021-10-01$146.42$70.17RVU21D
2021-07-01$146.42$70.17RVU21C
2021-04-01$146.42$70.17RVU21B
2021-01-01$146.42$70.17RVU21A
2020-10-01$146.72$72.74RVU20D
2020-07-01$146.72$72.74RVU20C
2020-04-01$146.72$72.74RVU20B
2020-01-01$146.72$72.74RVU20A
2019-10-01$145.34$73.03RVU19D
2019-07-01$145.34$73.03RVU19C
2019-04-01$145.34$73.03RVU19B
2019-01-01$145.34$73.03RVU19A
2018-10-01$144.32$72.75RVU18D
2018-07-01$144.32$72.75RVU18C
2018-04-01$144.32$72.75RVU18B
2018-01-01$144.32$72.75RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$143.63$72.60RVU17D
2017-07-01$143.63$72.60RVU17C
2017-04-01$143.63$72.60RVU17B
2017-01-01$143.63$72.60RVU17A
2016-10-01$142.72$72.84RVU16D
2016-07-01$142.72$72.84RVU16C
2016-04-01$142.72$72.84RVU16B
2016-01-01$142.72$72.84RVU16A
2015-10-01$143.23$72.77RVU15D
2015-07-01$143.23$72.77RVU15C
2015-04-01$142.52$72.41RVU15B
2015-01-01$142.52$72.41RVU15A
2014-10-01$140.03$71.82RVU14D
2014-07-01$140.03$71.82RVU14C
2014-04-01$140.03$71.82RVU14B
2014-01-01$140.03$71.82RVU14A
2013-10-01$144.00$70.09RVU13D
2013-07-01$144.00$70.09RVU13C
2013-04-01$144.00$70.09RVU13B
2013-01-01$144.00$70.09RVU13AR

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Where the South Carolina rate applies

South Carolina is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 475 cities and communities in South Carolina. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Abbeville
  • Abney Crossroads
  • Adams Run
  • Aiken
  • Alcolu
  • Allendale
  • Anderson
  • Andrews

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11308 billing questions

Which sites qualify for this code?

Use it for a lesion over 2.0 cm on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitalia. For the same size lesion on the trunk, arms, or legs, compare 11303; for the face, ears, eyelids, nose, or lips, compare 11313.

How is the lesion size selected?

Document the lesion’s diameter and select the size level that matches the service performed. This code is for a single lesion larger than 2.0 cm.

Can a shave removal and a skin biopsy be reported for the same lesion?

The distinction is whether the procedure removes the lesion or samples it for diagnosis. Do not report both services for the same lesion when they describe the same work.

How many units should be reported for multiple lesions?

The code describes removal of one lesion, so document each lesion’s location and size when reporting multiple removals. CMS applies the standard multiple-procedure reduction to additional procedures performed in the same session.

Does the 0-day global period include a follow-up visit?

Same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included. The code does not include a global period extending to later dates.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 11308PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 1,299 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for South CarolinaGPCI2026.csv, line 93 (RVU26D)

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