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40820 Treatment of mouth lesion

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: oral lesion treatment, cautery

Treatment of mouth lesion by cauterization, chemical destruction, or other destructive modality without excision.

Clinical Context

Used for non-excisional treatment of small lesions, verrucae, or benign growths using chemical agents, cautery, or other destructive methods.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.31
Practice Expense RVU6.09
Malpractice RVU0.15
Total RVU7.55

Est. Medicare Payment

$252.17

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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