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41007 Drainage of mouth lesion

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: peritonsillar abscess drainage, pharyngeal abscess drainage, throat abscess drainage

Surgical drainage of an abscess involving the peritonsillar space or adjacent pharyngeal structures.

Clinical Context

Used for peritonsillar abscesses and pharyngeal space infections requiring surgical drainage. Common complications of acute pharyngitis or tonsillitis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.12
Practice Expense RVU6.60
Malpractice RVU0.36
Total RVU10.08

Est. Medicare Payment

$336.67

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

OtolaryngologyHead and Neck SurgeryEmergency Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.