CPT 21550
Last reviewed: July 9, 2026
Biopsy, soft tissue of neck or thorax
Work RVU2.06
Total RVU8.14
Global10
Soft Tissue Tumor Classification
- Body region: Neck / thorax
- Depth: biopsy
- Size category: not size-based
- Procedure type: biopsy
- Laterality: Not applicable
ClaimIQ Checks
- Descriptor, size threshold, depth classification, and body region are locked to the musculoskeletal soft tissue tumor source table.
- Assistant-at-surgery allowed: yes.
- Co-surgery eligible: no.
- Multiple-procedure indicator: 2; Case Builder ranks this family through the MPPR engine.
Common Modifiers
None typically required
Documentation and Coding Notes
Document the exact anatomic site, tumor size, depth relative to fascia or muscle, whether the operation was simple excision versus radical resection, and laterality when applicable.
For multi-procedure cases, use our Case Builder to calculate adjusted wRVUs with MPPR ranking.