41006 Drainage of mouth lesion
Also known as: submandibular drainage, sublingual space drainage, salivary gland abscess drainage
Surgical drainage of an abscess of the submandibular gland or sublingual space using an intraoral or external approach.
In Plain Language
draining infection under the jaw; opening infected gland below jawline; salivary gland infection drainage
Clinical Context
Used for infections of the submandibular gland or sublingual space requiring surgical drainage. Common with sialoadenitis, submandibular duct obstruction, or Ludwig's angina.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.26 |
| Total RVU | 3.26 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.26, this code ranks in the 23rd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41006?
CPT 41006 (Drainage of mouth lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical drainage of an abscess of the submandibular gland or sublingual space using an intraoral or external approach.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41006?
The work RVU for CPT 41006 is 3.26. This code is primarily used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 41006 used?
Used for infections of the submandibular gland or sublingual space requiring surgical drainage. Common with sialoadenitis, submandibular duct obstruction, or Ludwig's angina.
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