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Z162
Z162 – Removal by excision and suture - single lesion
OHIP Integumentary System Surgical Procedures Code — INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This procedure involves the removal of a single nevus lesion by excision and suturing. As per , this service is only insured when there is a clinical suspicion of disease or malignancy and is not payable if performed for cosmetic reasons. This service is categorized under 'Group 2 - nevus' (see Appendix D Surface Pathology, Section 4). The add-on code E542 is applicable when this procedure is performed outside of a hospital setting.
The medical record must document the clinical suspicion of disease or malignancy to support medical necessity, as removal for purely cosmetic purposes is not an insured service.
Removal of any lesions (e.g. keratosis, nevi) for cosmetic purposes and not for any clinical suspicion of disease or malignancy is not an insured service.
Tattoo removal - (see Appendix D Surface Pathology Section 3).
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