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CPT code 11313: Shave removal, face, >2.0 cm2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Houston, TX

Reports shave removal of a single skin lesion larger than 2.0 cm on the face or specified adjacent sites, such as the ear, nose, or lip.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality5.6K Medicare services in 2024

In Houston, TX, Medicare pays $178.45 for 11313 in the office and $79.61 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$178.45Office (non-facility)
$79.61Hospital or facility
+1.0%vs the national office rate ($176.69)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 11313 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 11313 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Houston, TX
  2. What 11313 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 11313 covers

This code covers shave removal of one epidermal or dermal lesion larger than 2.0 cm on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mucous membrane. A clinician uses a blade or similar instrument to remove the lesion superficially rather than excising it through the full skin thickness. Dermatologists and other clinicians who perform skin procedures commonly use it in office settings; the removed tissue may be submitted for pathologic examination.

Select the code by the lesion’s site and diameter, and document both, along with the shave technique and the lesion treated. The code has 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 multiple-procedure reduction. Assistant-at-surgery payment requires documentation of medical necessity; co-surgeons and team surgery 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 Houston, TX compares for 11313

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 11313 runs from $157.55 in Arkansas to $231.46 in San Benito County, CA. Houston, TX pays $178.45. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

11313 in Houston, TX vs other payment areas
  1. Houston, TX · this page$178.45
  2. Austin, TX · Texas$182.89+$4.44
  3. Beaumont, TX · Texas$165.83−$12.62
  4. Brazoria, TX · Texas$174.83−$3.62
  5. Dallas, TX · Texas$175.91−$2.54
  6. Fort Worth, TX · Texas$174.82−$3.63
  7. Galveston, TX · Texas$175.34−$3.11

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

Every other payment area

11313 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
Rest of TexasTexas$170.21$75.75
Los Angeles, CACalifornia$198.30$80.55
Washington, DC areaDistrict of Columbia$200.98$83.73
Miami, FLFlorida$190.14$86.52
Chicago, ILIllinois$185.01$84.98
Manhattan, NYNew York$202.35$86.69
AlaskaAlaska$209.09$103.08
AlabamaAlabama$159.70$72.60

11313 rates by state

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

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$157.55

$209.09

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11313 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$209.091
AL$159.701
AR$157.551
AZ$172.271
CA$186.15–$231.4629
CO$183.541
CT$187.931
DC$200.981
DE$175.001
FL$174.43–$190.143
GA$165.23–$179.862
GU$190.221
HI$190.221
IA$163.391
ID$164.401
IL$169.78–$185.014
IN$165.291
KS$162.721
KY$163.311
LA$163.09–$170.612
MA$182.57–$200.862
MD$178.17–$200.983
ME$165.25–$173.552
MI$167.31–$176.522
MN$176.061
MO$160.50–$171.123
MS$159.051
MT$176.681
NC$166.851
ND$173.321
NE$164.211
NH$180.751
NJ$190.13–$199.132
NM$168.181
NV$175.861
NY$169.19–$207.035
OH$166.621
OK$162.991
OR$174.54–$189.022
PA$166.85–$183.542
PR$177.881
RI$180.951
SC$167.011
SD$172.921
TN$163.481
TX$165.83–$182.898
UT$169.141
VA$173.05–$200.982
VI$177.881
VT$172.721
WA$182.21–$204.782
WI$167.881
WV$163.911
WY$175.211

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How the 11313 rate is calculated

Each of 11313’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 · 11313

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.64

1.64 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense3.48

3.48 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.17

0.17 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

5.2900

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$176.69

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

The exact Houston, TX inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

1,304

Code
11313
Physician work
1.64
Practice expense
3.48
Malpractice
0.17

GPCI2026.csv

102

Locality
Houston, TX
Physician work
1.008
Practice expense
0.993
Malpractice
1.376
Office calculation for 11313 in Houston, TX
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.64× 1.0081.6531
Practice expense3.48× 0.9933.4556
Malpractice0.17× 1.3760.2339
Total RVUs5.3427
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Houston, TX$178.45

Office: (1.64 × 1.008 + 3.48 × 0.993 + 0.17 × 1.376) × $33.4009 = $178.45

Facility: (1.64 × 1.008 + 0.5 × 0.993 + 0.17 × 1.376) × $33.4009 = $79.61

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Payment rules and modifiers for 11313

The CMS indicators that decide how 11313 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 11313

Shave removal, face, >2.0 cm

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

11313 without 51 · national office

$176.69

Shave removal, face, >2.0 cm

11313-51 · Second procedure: 50%

$88.35

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 11313

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

Codes related to 11313
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Houston, TX
Same family
11312Shave removal, face, 1.1-2.0 cmSame facial and adjacent site group, for a lesion measuring 1.1 to 2.0 cm.$151.88
11303Shave removal, trunk, arms, or legs over 2 cmSame size tier, but for covered trunk, arm, or leg sites.$148.54
11308Shave removal, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitaliaSame size tier, but for covered scalp, neck, hand, foot, or genital sites.$142.01
Used instead
11102Tangential skin biopsy, first or only lesionTangential biopsy for a single lesion when the service is a diagnostic biopsy rather than shave removal.$95.95

How 11313 has changed in Houston, TX

11313 · Office / nonfacility

$178.45

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $0.62 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $177.83 to $178.45 (0.3%).

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

    $177.83changed to$178.45

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.68 changed to 1.64
    • Practice expense RVU 3.53 changed to 3.48
    • Malpractice RVU 0.18 changed to 0.17
    • Work GPCI 1.014 changed to 1.008
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.003 changed to 0.993
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.409 changed to 1.376

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $184.81changed to$177.83

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 3.57 changed to 3.53
    • Malpractice RVU 0.19 changed to 0.18

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $181.79changed to$184.81

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $188.93changed to$181.79

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 3.58 changed to 3.57
    • Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.014
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.016 changed to 1.003
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.154 changed to 1.409

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $192.69changed to$188.93

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 3.56 changed to 3.58
    • Work GPCI 1.032 changed to 1.023
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.029 changed to 1.016
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.900 changed to 1.154

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $195.09changed to$192.69

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 3.60 changed to 3.56
    • Malpractice RVU 0.17 changed to 0.19

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $193.70changed to$195.09

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 3.41 changed to 3.60
    • Malpractice RVU 0.18 changed to 0.17
    • Work GPCI 1.026 changed to 1.032
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.029
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.918 changed to 0.900

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $193.10changed to$193.70

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 3.37 changed to 3.41
    • Malpractice RVU 0.25 changed to 0.18
    • Work GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.026
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.012 changed to 1.020
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.936 changed to 0.918

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $193.25changed to$193.10

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 3.38 changed to 3.37

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $192.02changed to$193.25

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 3.37 changed to 3.38
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.012
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.946 changed to 0.936

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $189.43changed to$192.02

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 3.32 changed to 3.37
    • Work GPCI 1.019 changed to 1.020
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.006 changed to 1.009
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.955 changed to 0.946

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $189.42changed to$189.43

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Malpractice RVU 0.23 changed to 0.25

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $188.48changed to$189.42

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $185.99changed to$188.48

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 3.25 changed to 3.32
    • Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.23
    • Work GPCI 1.014 changed to 1.019
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.004 changed to 1.006
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.939 changed to 0.955

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $190.30changed to$185.99

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 3.66 changed to 3.25
    • Malpractice RVU 0.25 changed to 0.24
    • Work GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.014
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.002 changed to 1.004
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.923 changed to 0.939

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $190.30

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$178.45$79.61RVU26D
2026-07-01$178.45$79.61RVU26C
2026-04-01$178.45$79.61RVU26B
2026-01-01$178.45$79.61RVU26A
2025-10-01$177.83$95.75RVU25D
2025-07-01$177.83$95.75RVU25C
2025-04-01$177.83$95.75RVU25B
2025-01-01$177.83$95.75RVU25A
2024-10-01$184.81$98.34RVU24D
2024-07-01$184.81$98.34RVU24C
2024-04-01$184.81$98.34RVU24B
2024-03-09$184.81$98.34RVU24AR
2024-01-01$181.79$96.73RVU24A
2023-10-01$188.93$98.72RVU23D
2023-07-01$188.93$98.72RVU23C
2023-04-01$188.93$98.72RVU23B
2023-01-01$188.93$98.72RVU23A
2022-10-01$192.69$99.39RVU22D
2022-07-01$192.69$99.39RVU22C
2022-04-01$192.69$99.39RVU22B
2022-01-01$192.69$99.39RVU22A
2021-10-01$195.09$99.59RVU21D
2021-07-01$195.09$99.59RVU21C
2021-04-01$195.09$99.59RVU21B
2021-01-01$195.09$99.59RVU21A
2020-10-01$193.70$103.51RVU20D
2020-07-01$193.70$103.51RVU20C
2020-04-01$193.70$103.51RVU20B
2020-01-01$193.70$103.51RVU20A
2019-10-01$193.10$105.20RVU19D
2019-07-01$193.10$105.20RVU19C
2019-04-01$193.10$105.20RVU19B
2019-01-01$193.10$105.20RVU19A
2018-10-01$193.25$105.45RVU18D
2018-07-01$193.25$105.45RVU18C
2018-04-01$193.25$105.45RVU18B
2018-01-01$193.25$105.45RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$192.02$105.11RVU17D
2017-07-01$192.02$105.11RVU17C
2017-04-01$192.02$105.11RVU17B
2017-01-01$192.02$105.11RVU17A
2016-10-01$189.43$104.42RVU16D
2016-07-01$189.43$104.42RVU16C
2016-04-01$189.43$104.42RVU16B
2016-01-01$189.43$104.42RVU16A
2015-10-01$189.42$104.11RVU15D
2015-07-01$189.42$104.11RVU15C
2015-04-01$188.48$103.59RVU15B
2015-01-01$188.48$103.59RVU15A
2014-10-01$185.99$103.27RVU14D
2014-07-01$185.99$103.27RVU14C
2014-04-01$185.99$103.27RVU14B
2014-01-01$185.99$103.27RVU14A
2013-10-01$190.30$100.98RVU13D
2013-07-01$190.30$100.98RVU13C
2013-04-01$190.30$100.98RVU13B
2013-01-01$190.30$100.98RVU13AR

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11313 billing questions

When is 11313 selected instead of 11312?

Use 11313 for a qualifying lesion larger than 2.0 cm at the covered facial or adjacent sites. Code 11312 is for a lesion in the same site group measuring 1.1 to 2.0 cm.

Does this code include examination of the removed tissue?

The shave removal is the service reported by 11313. A laboratory or pathologist may report a separate pathology service when the specimen is examined.

How should multiple lesions be reported?

The code describes removal of a single lesion. Document each lesion’s site and diameter, and apply the standard multiple-procedure reduction when multiple procedures are performed in the same session.

What documentation supports 11313?

Record the specific facial or adjacent site, lesion diameter greater than 2.0 cm, and that the lesion was removed by a superficial shave technique.

Can an assistant or another surgeon be reported?

Assistant-at-surgery payment requires documentation of medical necessity. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted for this code.

Does the 0-day global period include same-day care?

Yes. Same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included in the procedure’s 0-day global period.

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 11313PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 1,304 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Houston, TXGPCI2026.csv, line 102 (RVU26D)

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