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CPT 21013 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

CPT 21013 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.

Exc Face Tum Deep 2 Cm, Excision Tumor Soft Tissue Of Face And Scalp Subfascial Eg Subgaleal Intramuscular Less Than 2 Cm
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

Common Place of Service

22On Campus Outpatient Hospital

11Office

Common Modifiers

59Distinct Procedural Service

ASPA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Hospital Outpatient Group (APC)APC 5072 - Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage
Surgery Center Payment (ASC)P3 - Office-based; paid from physician fee schedule practice expense
Common Revenue Codes03600761Sign up to view all 4
Medicare Fee Schedule$565.48 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 21013
Medicaid Fee Schedule$437.305 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 21013

National average reimbursement for CPT 21013 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$683.82

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$701.65

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$756.04

Aetna

Cigna logo

$689.03

Cigna

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CPT 21013
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  1. Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Northwest, LLP, Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Greater Heights

    Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Northwest LLP

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1508837899Tax ID 20-0689650

    $2,350.00Published rate
  2. Gastro Operating Company LLC, (Dba) Meadowbrook Endoscopy Center

    Gastro Operating Company, LLC

    NYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1902070832Tax ID 20-2432134

    $895.00Published rate
  3. Forest Canyon Endoscopy & Surgery Ctr PC

    Forest Canyon Endoscopy & Surgery Center, PC

    AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1679566582Tax ID 46-0504121

    $552.00Published rate
  4. Norman Regional Hospital Authority, Medical Plaza Endoscopy

    OKAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1972156842Tax ID 73-6048282

    $425.00Published rate
  5. Podiatry Group Of Annapolis Ambulatory Surgical Center, Podiatry Group Of Annapolis Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC

    Podiatry Group Of Annapolis Ambulatory Surgical Center

    MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1285736207Tax ID 52-2197193

    $144.00Published rate

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CPT 21013 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes

The table lists codes related to 21013. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeDescription
21013-CPTExc Face Tum Deep 2 Cm, Excision Tumor Soft Tissue Of Face And Scalp Subfascial Eg Subgaleal Intramuscular Less Than 2 Cm
21014-CPTExcision Tumor Soft Tissue O, Excision Tumor Soft Tissue Of Face And Scalp Subfascial (Eg Subgaleal Intramuscular) 2 Cm Or Greater
21015-CPTRadical Resct Of Tumor (Eg Sarcom) Sft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp, Radical Resection Of Tumor (Eg Sarcoma) Soft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp
21016-CPTRadical Resct Of Tumor (Eg Sarcom) Sft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp, Radical Resection Of Tumor (Eg Sarcoma) Soft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 21013. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 21013 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


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Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

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Geographic Location

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Provider Type

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Frequently Asked Questions

What APC is CPT 21013 assigned to?


Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 21013 to APC 5072 (Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.

How does Medicare pay for CPT 21013 in an ambulatory surgery center?


CMS lists CPT 21013 with ASC payment indicator P3: Office-based; paid from physician fee schedule practice expense.

Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 21013?


Hospital price transparency files list CPT 21013 under these revenue codes: 0360, 0761, 0361 and 0960. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.

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