21935 Resection back tumor < 5 centimeters
Also known as: radical back tumor resection small, back tumor wide excision
Radical resection of back tumor, less than 5 centimeters. Extensive surgical removal of back malignancy with wide margins, for lesion under 5 centimeters.
Clinical Context
Used for malignant back lesions requiring radical resection with adequate margins. Lesion size under 5 centimeters indicates earlier stage disease. Requires oncologic principles of wide margins.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.33 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.61 |
| Total RVU | 28.62 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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