What is cpt code 11420?

CPT code 11420 is used for the excision of benign skin lesions, specifically for lesions that are 2.1 to 3.0 centimeters in diameter. This code is applicable for procedures involving the removal of non-cancerous skin growths, such as moles or dermatofibromas, where the excised area includes the lesion and a margin of normal skin. The code is part of the range for excision codes that describe various sizes and complexities of skin lesion removal.