41005 Drainage of mouth lesion
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: lingual gland drainage, sublingual gland drainage, salivary gland drainage
Surgical drainage of a lesion or abscess of the lingual gland (salivary gland under the tongue).
Clinical Context
Used for infections or abscesses involving the sublingual salivary gland. Common with obstructed salivary ducts, sialoadenitis, or ductal stones.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.28 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.48 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.16 |
| Total RVU | 6.92 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$231.13
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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