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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for the back and flank excision procedures.
CPT Code 21920
CPT 21920 describes a biopsy of the superficial soft tissue of the back or flank.
CPT Code 21925
CPT 21925 describes a biopsy of the deep soft tissue of the back or flank.
CPT Code 21930
CPT 21930 describes the excision of a subcutaneous tumor of the back or flank less than 3 cm in size.
CPT Code 21931
CPT 21931 describes the excision of a subcutaneous tumor of the soft tissue of the back or flank, with a size of 3 cm or greater.
CPT Code 21932
CPT 21932 describes the excision of a tumor of soft tissue from the back or flank, subfascial (e.g., intramuscular), that is less than 5 cm in size.
CPT Code 21933
CPT 21933 describes the excision of a tumor of soft tissue from the back or flank, subfascial (e.g., intramuscular), with a size of 5 cm or greater.
CPT Code 21935
CPT 21935 describes a radical resection of a tumor (e.g., sarcoma) in the soft tissue of the back or flank that is less than 5 cm.
CPT Code 21936
CPT 21936 describes radical resection of a tumor (e.g., sarcoma) in the soft tissue of the back or flank with a size of 5 cm or greater.
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