CPT Codes For Excision Procedures On The Head

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the head.

CPT Code 21011

CPT 21011 describes the excision of a tumor of the soft tissue of the face or scalp, subcutaneous, that is less than 2 cm.

CPT Code 21012

CPT 21012 describes the excision of a tumor of the soft tissue of the face or scalp, subcutaneous, with a size of 2 cm or greater.

CPT Code 21013

CPT 21013 describes the excision of a tumor of the soft tissue of the face and scalp, subfascial (e.g., subgaleal, intramuscular), that is less than 2 cm.

CPT Code 21014

CPT 21014 describes the excision of a tumor of the soft tissue of the face and scalp, subfascial (e.g., subgaleal, intramuscular), with a size of 2 cm or greater.

CPT Code 21015

CPT 21015 describes radical resection of a tumor, such as a sarcoma, of the soft tissue of the face or scalp that is less than 2 cm in size.

CPT Code 21016

CPT 21016 describes radical resection of a tumor (e.g., sarcoma) of the soft tissue of the face or scalp that is 2 cm or greater.

CPT Code 21025

CPT 21025 describes the excision of bone from the mandible for osteomyelitis or bone abscess.

CPT Code 21026

CPT 21026 describes the excision of facial bones for osteomyelitis or bone abscess.

CPT Code 21029

CPT 21029 describes the removal by contouring of a benign tumor of facial bone, such as fibrous dysplasia.

CPT Code 21030

CPT 21030 describes the excision of a benign tumor or the maxilla or zygoma cyst by enucleation and curettage.

CPT Code 21031

CPT 21031 describes the excision of the torus mandibularis.

CPT Code 21032

CPT 21032 describes the excision of a maxillary torus palatinus.

CPT Code 21034

CPT 21034 describes the excision of a malignant tumor of the maxilla or zygoma.

CPT Code 21040

CPT 21040 describes the excision of a benign tumor or cyst of the mandible through enucleation and/or curettage.

CPT Code 21044

CPT 21044 describes the excision of a malignant tumor of the mandible.

CPT Code 21045

CPT 21045 describes the excision of a malignant tumor of the mandible with radical resection.

CPT Code 21046

CPT 21046 describes the excision of a benign tumor or cyst of the mandible requiring intra-oral osteotomy for locally aggressive or destructive lesions.

CPT Code 21047

CPT 21047 describes the excision of a benign tumor or cyst of the mandible requiring extra-oral osteotomy and partial mandibulectomy, such as a locally aggressive or destructive lesion.

CPT Code 21048

CPT 21048 describes the excision of a benign tumor or cyst of the maxilla that requires an intra-oral osteotomy for locally aggressive or destructive lesions.

CPT Code 21049

CPT 21049 describes the excision of a benign tumor or cyst of the maxilla requiring extra-oral osteotomy and partial maxillectomy, such as a locally aggressive or destructive lesion.

CPT Code 21050

CPT 21050 describes condylectomy and temporomandibular joint as separate procedures.

CPT Code 21060

CPT 21060 describes a meniscectomy, partial or complete, of the temporomandibular joint as a separate procedure.

CPT Code 21070

CPT 21070 describes a coronoidectomy as a separate procedure.