CPT 21421
Closed treatment palatal/max fracture wire fix
CPT 21421 at a glance
- Code
- 21421
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Cltx palatal/max fx wire fix
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,480.50 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 21421?
CPT 21421 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Cltx palatal/max fx wire fix". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 21421 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 21421 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 21421 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 21421?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 21421 is $1,480.50 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 21421?
CPT 21421 is most associated with General Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.