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.
In Plain Language
surgical blood vessel tying in upper jaw area
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 |
| Total RVU | 10.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 10.86, this code ranks in the 62nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 30920?
CPT 30920 (Ligation upper jaw artery) is a Surgery code. Surgical ligation of the maxillary artery or internal maxillary artery to control severe or recurrent epistaxis from the maxillary region.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 30920?
The work RVU for CPT 30920 is 10.86. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 30920 used?
Surgical management for severe epistaxis involving maxillary artery branches. More proximal approach than sphenopalatine ligation with broader hemostatic effect.
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