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41018 Drainage of mouth lesion

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: salivary gland duct repair, sialodochoplasty, gland exploration

Surgical drainage with exploration and repair of salivary gland duct or complex glandular lesion.

Clinical Context

Used for salivary gland duct obstruction or stricture requiring sialodochoplasty or gland exploration. Common with ductal stones, strictures, or duct injuries.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.09
Practice Expense RVU10.62
Malpractice RVU0.71
Total RVU16.42

Est. Medicare Payment

$548.43

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

Specialties

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery

Related Codes in mouth-lesion-drainage

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