41017 Drainage of mouth lesion
Also known as: salivary gland excision, glandular tissue removal, sialoadenectomy drainage
Surgical drainage with excision of salivary gland tissue or removal of involved gland.
In Plain Language
removing infected salivary gland; gland removal surgery; salivary gland excision
Clinical Context
Used for infected or diseased salivary glands requiring removal. Common with recurrent sialoadenitis, ductal obstruction, or malignancy of salivary gland.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.09 |
| Total RVU | 4.09 |
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 4.09, this code ranks in the 28th 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 41017?
CPT 41017 (Drainage of mouth lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical drainage with excision of salivary gland tissue or removal of involved gland.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41017?
The work RVU for CPT 41017 is 4.09. 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 41017 used?
Used for infected or diseased salivary glands requiring removal. Common with recurrent sialoadenitis, ductal obstruction, or malignancy of salivary gland.
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