41016 Drainage of mouth lesion
Also known as: salivary gland marsupialization, gland cyst drainage, sialocele drainage
Surgical drainage of an abscess with partial removal or marsupialization of a salivary gland cyst or lesion.
Clinical Context
Used for salivary gland cysts or ranulas requiring marsupialization or drainage. Common with mucoceles and sialoceles that do not resolve with conservative management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.09 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.83 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.56 |
| Total RVU | 14.48 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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