CPT 21935 Surgery - Musculoskeletal
Resect back tum < 5 cm Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$956
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$956
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
15.33
Work RVU
9.68
Facility PE RVU
3.61
Malpractice RVU
28.62
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Resect back tum < 5 cm cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $956. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Resect back tum < 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 $956.