Overview of CPT Code 26118: Excision of benign skin lesion, face, ears, eyelids, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or trunk, excised diameter over 4.0 cm.

The excision is performed to remove a benign lesion that may be symptomatic or cosmetically concerning.

Yes, stitches are typically required to close the wound after excision.

Most patients can expect a recovery period of 1-2 weeks, depending on the size and location of the excision.

Local anesthesia is used to minimize pain during the procedure, and discomfort afterward can be managed with pain relief medications.

While excision removes the lesion, there is a small chance it may recur, depending on the type of lesion.