41000 Drainage of mouth lesion
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.
In Plain Language
draining a mouth infection; opening an infected area under the tongue; mouth abscess drainage
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.32, this code ranks in the 7th percentile among Surgery codes — 6.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41000?
CPT 41000 (Drainage of mouth lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical drainage of an abscess or lesion of the mouth floor using intraoral approach.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41000?
The work RVU for CPT 41000 is 1.32. This code is primarily used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 41000 used?
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.
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