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Paring or Cutting Procedures on the Skin CPT® Code range 11055- 11057

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures 11055-11057 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 11055- 11057
Section 11055-11057
Paring or Cutting Procedures on the Skin
11055
11056
11057
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