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 RVU | 1.32 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.27 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 4.77 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$159.32
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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