21034 Excise max/zygoma mal tumor
Also known as: maxilla cancer removal, malignant facial bone tumor resection
Excision of maxillary or zygomatic malignant bone tumor.
In Plain Language
removal of cancer from upper jaw or cheekbone; malignant facial bone tumor removal
Clinical Context
Excision of malignant bone tumors of maxilla or zygoma with appropriate margins.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.95 |
| Total RVU | 16.95 |
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 16.95, this code ranks in the 77th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 21034?
CPT 21034 (Excise max/zygoma mal tumor) is a Surgery code. Excision of maxillary or zygomatic malignant bone tumor.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 21034?
The work RVU for CPT 21034 is 16.95. This code is primarily used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 21034 used?
Excision of malignant bone tumors of maxilla or zygoma with appropriate margins.
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