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CPT 10021 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Without Imaging Guidance; First Lesion (Desc Rvsd 1/1/19)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

General Surgical Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

RT - Right side of body

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 10021 by major payers:

bcbs

$133.51

uhc

$148.14

aetna

$155.84

cigna

$185.60

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For billing codeCPT 10021
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
10021$124.451548575368 - DEREK HAVERLEY800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCCOOrthopedic Physical Therapist (2251X0800X)
United
10021$175.001487014361 - GRIFFIN CENTER FOR PAIN AND SPINE814348805GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
10021$566.001437419660 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF METAIRIE LLC453386956 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF METAIRIELAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
10021$1511.001174969372 - AURORA GI ASC LLC, WISCONSIN DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER461848055 - (WI) AURORA GI ASC LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
10021$161.671497207336 - APRIL CRUICKSHANK800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCCOMedical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X)
United
10021$790.001740231489 - STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LP201211544 - (TX) STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
10021$113.941003690959 - MOLLIE BABICH742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOPsychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (363LP0808X)
United
10021$74.501831684034 - SARAH DWYER PERZOW742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOClinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist (103TC2200X)
United
10021$161.671972829737 - BRENDA GEORGE800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCCONeurology Physician (2084N0400X)
United
10021$322.351902395593 - STEVEN KAPELES742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
10021$418.471659456309 - JESSICA CHURCH742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOAcute Care Nurse Practitioner (363LA2100X)
United
10021$322.351962530162 - SHAWNA VANDERHOOF742161737 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATEDCOOptometrist (152W00000X)
United
10021$818.001346249604 - ST. MARY'S SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ST. MARY'S SURGICAL CENTER201685516 - (MO) ST MARYS SURGICAL CENTER LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
10021$125.001982186425 - CENTER FOR SPINE & PAIN MEDICINE PC, CSPM GSV ASC341976829 - CENTER FOR SPINE AND PAIN MEDICIGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
10021$124.451144777350 - GIOVANNA CANTOR800348943 - POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLCFLFamily Nurse Practitioner (363LF0000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 10021 vs. Other General Surgical Procedures Codes

The CPT 10021 code is part of the Surgery services used for General Surgical Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 10021 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
10004-CPTLowFine Needle Aspiration Biopsy, Without Imaging Guidance; Each Additional Lesion (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
10005-CPTLowFine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Including Ultrasound Guidance; First Lesion
10006-CPTLowFine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Including Ultrasound Guidance; Each Additional Lesion (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
10021-CPTLowFine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Without Imaging Guidance; First Lesion (Desc Rvsd 1/1/19)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 10021. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 10021 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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