D7981 Excision of salivary gland
D-Codes
Also known as: Salivary gland excision, Glandectomy
Surgical removal of an entire salivary gland due to chronic disease, obstruction, malignancy, or recurrent dysfunction.
Clinical Context
Used for severe chronic sialadenitis, recurrent infections, malignancy, or when gland cannot be salvaged. Requires careful surgical dissection.
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