CPT 21030
Excise max/zygoma b9 tumor
CPT 21030 at a glance
- Code
- 21030
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Excise max/zygoma b9 tumor
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 21030?
CPT 21030 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Excise max/zygoma b9 tumor". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 21030 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 21030 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 21030 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 21030?
CPT 21030 is most associated with General Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.