CPT 21933 Surgery - Musculoskeletal
Exc back tum deep 5 cm/> Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$700
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$700
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
10.85
Work RVU
7.47
Facility PE RVU
2.64
Malpractice RVU
20.96
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Exc back tum deep 5 cm/> cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $700. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Exc back tum deep 5 cm/> cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $700.