Insured patient guide
How to use your private medical insurance with Experts in Skin & Hair.
We work with all major UK insurers
We accept all major UK health insurers. Please contact us if you don't see your insurer listed.
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Before your appointment
Contact your insurer for pre-authorisation
Before booking, call your insurer to confirm that your policy covers a private dermatology consultation and request an authorisation code.
Provide your authorisation code when booking
When you contact us to book your appointment, please have your insurer's authorisation code ready. We'll use this to process your claim directly.
Bring your insurance details to your appointment
Please bring your insurance membership card or have your policy number to hand on the day of your consultation.
We'll invoice your insurer directly
We will bill your insurer directly for any covered services. Any shortfalls or non-covered items will be charged to you at the time of your appointment.
Procedure codes
| Procedure code | Description |
|---|---|
| S1110 | Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of skin including cauterisation |
| S1420 | Shave biopsy of lesion of skin |
| S1500 | Excision of biopsy |
| S0602 | Primary excision of malignant lesion – head and neck |
| S0603 | Primary excision of malignant lesion – trunk and limbs |
| S0604 | Secondary excision of malignant lesion - head & neck |
| S0605 | Secondary excision of malignant lesion - trunk & limbs |
| S0606 | Photodynamic therapy (PDT) to malignant lesion of skin, with artificial light source, up to three |
| S0607 | Photodynamic therapy (PDT) to malignant lesion of skin, with artificial light source, four or more |
| S0940 | Photodynamic therapy (PDT), with artificial light source, to non-malignant lesions of skin |
| S0632 | Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to 3, head and neck |
| S0633 | Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue – up to 3, trunk and limbs |
| S0642 | Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue – 4 or more, head and neck |
| S0643 | Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue – 4 or more, trunk and limbs |
| S0654 | Removal of benign lesion on head and neck (excluding scalp) which is closed by primary closure or advancement flap |
| S5211 | Botox injection for hyperhidrosis |
| S5322 | Injection of therapeutic substance into keloid scar |
Hair loss exception
Hair loss appointments are not covered by insurance providers. All hair loss patients are seen on a self-pay basis and charged on the day. You may be able to claim some costs back depending on your individual policy — we recommend contacting your insurer to check.
If you're not covered
If your insurer doesn't cover your consultation or procedure, self-pay options are available.
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