41018 Drainage of mouth lesion
Also known as: salivary gland duct repair, sialodochoplasty, gland exploration
Surgical drainage with exploration and repair of salivary gland duct or complex glandular lesion.
In Plain Language
repairing salivary gland duct; exploring gland blockage; gland duct surgery
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 RVU | 5.09 |
| Total RVU | 5.09 |
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 5.09, this code ranks in the 34th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41018?
CPT 41018 (Drainage of mouth lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical drainage with exploration and repair of salivary gland duct or complex glandular lesion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41018?
The work RVU for CPT 41018 is 5.09. 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 41018 used?
Used for salivary gland duct obstruction or stricture requiring sialodochoplasty or gland exploration. Common with ductal stones, strictures, or duct injuries.
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