41005 Drainage of mouth lesion
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).
In Plain Language
draining a salivary gland infection; opening infected gland under tongue; salivary gland abscess drainage
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.28 |
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 1.28, this code ranks in the 7th percentile among Surgery codes — 6.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41005?
CPT 41005 (Drainage of mouth lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical drainage of a lesion or abscess of the lingual gland (salivary gland under the tongue).
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41005?
The work RVU for CPT 41005 is 1.28. This code is primarily used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 41005 used?
Used for infections or abscesses involving the sublingual salivary gland. Common with obstructed salivary ducts, sialoadenitis, or ductal stones.
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