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40816 Excision of mouth lesion

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: oral lesion excision, intraoral excision

Excision of mouth lesion, likely with intermediate complexity reconstruction between 40814 and simpler excisions.

Clinical Context

Used for moderate-sized intraoral lesions. May involve standard closure techniques beyond simple primary closure.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.68
Practice Expense RVU8.06
Malpractice RVU0.49
Total RVU12.23

Est. Medicare Payment

$408.48

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Oral SurgeryGeneral SurgeryENT

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