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Excision of Keratoses, Warts or Skin Tags (Up to 5 Lesions): Small Procedures That Add Up
Keratoses, warts, and skin tags are common benign skin lesions. While often dismissed as “minor,” excising multiple lesions in one sitting is still a medical procedure requiring time, technique, and pathology assessment.
What It Costs
For excision of up to 5 lesions, MOH benchmarks indicate:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 400 – 700
• Anaesthetist fee: SGD 550 – 800
Only one code may be billed per setting, even if lesions are at different sites.
What’s Typically Covered
Coverage depends on indication:
• Symptomatic, bleeding, infected, or suspicious lesions may be covered
• Purely cosmetic removals are usually excluded
Insurance Tip
Ensure the clinical notes justify medical necessity, not aesthetic preference.
Conclusion
Minor lesions can still generate meaningful costs. Insurance interpretation matters.
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