D7981 Excision of salivary gland
Also known as: Salivary gland excision, Glandectomy
Surgical removal of an entire salivary gland due to chronic disease, obstruction, malignancy, or recurrent dysfunction.
In Plain Language
Surgical removal of salivary gland
Clinical Context
Used for severe chronic sialadenitis, recurrent infections, malignancy, or when gland cannot be salvaged. Requires careful surgical dissection.
RVU Information
CPT D7981 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
Dental codes (CDT codes) require documentation of the tooth number(s) or area treated, clinical findings, and the procedure performed. Pre-authorization may be required for major restorative, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures. Include radiographs when supporting medical necessity.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code D7981?
CPT D7981 (Excision of salivary gland) is a D Codes (Dental) code. Surgical removal of an entire salivary gland due to chronic disease, obstruction, malignancy, or recurrent dysfunction.
Is D7981 covered by dental insurance?
CPT D7981 is a dental procedure code used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Used for severe chronic sialadenitis, recurrent infections, malignancy, or when gland cannot be salvaged. Requires careful surgical dissection. Coverage depends on your dental insurance plan.
When is CPT D7981 used?
Used for severe chronic sialadenitis, recurrent infections, malignancy, or when gland cannot be salvaged. Requires careful surgical dissection.
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