CPT 21555

Last reviewed: July 9, 2026

Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

Work RVU3.86
Total RVU13.85
Global90

Soft Tissue Tumor Classification

  • Body region: Neck / anterior thorax
  • Depth: subcutaneous
  • Size category: less than 3 cm
  • Procedure type: simple excision
  • 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.

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Related Soft Tissue Tumor Codes

CPT 21552 — Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater CPT 21554 — Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, deep, subfascial, intramuscular; 5 cm or greater CPT 21556 — Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, deep, subfascial, intramuscular; less than 5 cm CPT 21557 — Radical resection of tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax; less than 5 cm CPT 21558 — Radical resection of tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax; 5 cm or greater