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 RVU | 1.31 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.09 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.15 |
| Total RVU | 7.55 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$252.17
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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