This allows for the identification and differentiation of various pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions.
If the Health Insurance Fund assumes the obligation to pay for the healthcare service marked with code 7008 (Digital dermatoscopy), then the procedure is free if a dermatovenerologist or family doctor has referred a patient who has at least one additional high-risk criterion for melanoma:
More information and about the clinical case and the medical article “Experience of using dermatoscopy in family doctor’s practice” can be found at the following link:
Case description — read the article here