41015 Drainage of mouth lesion
Also known as: salivary gland drainage, glandular abscess drainage, sialadenitis drainage
Surgical drainage of an abscess of the salivary gland with dissection and removal of glandular tissue.
In Plain Language
draining salivary gland infection; opening infected gland; gland abscess drainage
Clinical Context
Used for infected salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, minor) requiring drainage and partial glandular debridement. Common with sialoadenitis, duct obstruction, or bacterial infection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.98 |
| Total RVU | 3.98 |
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 3.98, this code ranks in the 27th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41015?
CPT 41015 (Drainage of mouth lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical drainage of an abscess of the salivary gland with dissection and removal of glandular tissue.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41015?
The work RVU for CPT 41015 is 3.98. This code is primarily used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 41015 used?
Used for infected salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, minor) requiring drainage and partial glandular debridement. Common with sialoadenitis, duct obstruction, or bacterial infection.
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