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41000 Drainage of mouth lesion

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: floor of mouth drainage, mouth floor abscess drainage, oral floor drainage

Surgical drainage of an abscess or lesion of the mouth floor using intraoral approach.

Clinical Context

Used for infected lesions or abscesses of the floor of the mouth requiring drainage. Common with Ludwig's angina, submandibular gland infections, and oral infections.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.32
Practice Expense RVU3.27
Malpractice RVU0.18
Total RVU4.77

Est. Medicare Payment

$159.32

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

Specialties

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDentistryHead and Neck Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.