21026 Excision of facial bone(s)
Also known as: facial bone lesion excision, facial bone tumor removal
Excision of facial bone lesion.
In Plain Language
removal of problem area from facial bone; facial bone lesion removal
Clinical Context
Removal of benign facial bone lesions including osteomas, fibromas, or other bone tumors.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.56 |
| Total RVU | 5.56 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.56, this code ranks in the 37th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 21026?
CPT 21026 (Excision of facial bone(s)) is a Surgery code. Excision of facial bone lesion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 21026?
The work RVU for CPT 21026 is 5.56. This code is primarily used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 21026 used?
Removal of benign facial bone lesions including osteomas, fibromas, or other bone tumors.
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