Visit complexity differs between scarring and nonscarring alopecia: A 5-year DataDerm analysis

    February 2026 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Iain Noel Encarnacion, Noelle Desir, Nicholas Schell, Apoorva Mehta, Temitayo Ogunleye, Susan Taylor
    TLDR Scarring alopecia visits are more complex than nonscarring ones.
    The study analyzed CPT coding trends for alopecia using the DataDerm clinical registry, focusing on differences in visit complexity between scarring and nonscarring alopecia over a 5-year period. It highlighted the impact of pre-2021 and post-2021 E/M CPT coding updates on alopecia management. The findings aim to inform coding practices, which are crucial for accurate reimbursement and documentation of clinical complexity in dermatologic practice. The study underscores the need for improved understanding of coding patterns due to the significant psychosocial and financial burdens associated with alopecia.
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