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Last Verified: October 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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 11921 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 11921 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 11921 by major payers:
$246.56
$269.66
$289.42
$341.81
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CPT 11921
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Surgery Center, LLC
The Surgery Center, LLC
$1,528.00Published rateMid-State Endoscopy Center LLC
Midstate Endoscopy Center LLC
$531.00Published ratePacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC
Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute, Inc., PC
$312.00Published rateAssociated Surgical Center LLC
$151.00Published rateSurgical Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach LLC, Ponte Vedra Beach Surgery Center
Surgical Center Of Ponte Vedra B
$50.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 11921 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System Codes
The CPT 11921 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Integumentary System. 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 11921 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11901-CPT | Low | Injection Into Skin Growth, Injection Of Medication Directly Into Abnormal Tissue On The Skin. Treatment May Be Applied To Seven Lesions Or More. |
| 11920-CPT | Moderate | Tattooing Intradermal Introdu, Tattooing Intradermal Introduction Of Insoluble Opaquepigments To Correct Color Defects Of Skin Including Micropigmentation 6.0 Sq Cm Or Less |
| 11921-CPT | Moderate | Correct Skn Color 6 1 20 0cm, Tattooing Intradermal Introduction Of Insoluble Opaque Pigments To Correct Color Defects Of Skin Including Micropigmentation 6 1 To 20 0 Sq Cm |
| 11922-CPT | Low | Correct Skin Color Ea 20 0cm, Tattooing Intradermal Introduction Of Insoluble Opaque Pigments To Correct Color Defects Of Skin Including Micropigmentation Each Additional 20 0 Sq Cm Or Part Thereof List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 11921. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 11921 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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