CPT® 21920, Under Excision Procedures on the Back and Flank

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 21920 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Back and Flank.

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Summary

The provider performs a biopsy of the superficial, or surface level, soft tissue in the back or flank area to obtain a sample of suspicious tissue, such as a small lump immediately under the skin. He submits the specimen for analysis to determine the presence of abnormal cells, especially cancerous cells.

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