30920 Ligation upper jaw artery
Also known as: maxillary artery ligation, internal maxillary ligation, posterior epistaxis control
Surgical ligation of the maxillary artery or internal maxillary artery to control severe or recurrent epistaxis from the maxillary region.
Clinical Context
Surgical management for severe epistaxis involving maxillary artery branches. More proximal approach than sphenopalatine ligation with broader hemostatic effect.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.86 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.58 |
| Total RVU | 23.23 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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