38300 Drainage lymph node lesion
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: Lymph node drainage, Cyst drainage
Drainage of lymph node lesion or cyst using needle aspiration or incision with drainage for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Clinical Context
Performed for infected lymph nodes (lymphadenitis), cystic hygroma, or diagnostic fluid aspiration from nodal lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.30 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.61 |
| Total RVU | 11.33 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$378.42
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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