41112 Excision of tongue lesion
Also known as: extensive tongue excision, tongue tumor excision, hemiglossectomy
Surgical excision of a lesion or tumor of the tongue with more extensive dissection and potential reconstruction.
In Plain Language
removing larger tumor from tongue; extensive tongue surgery; partial tongue removal
Clinical Context
Used for larger tongue lesions or tumors requiring wider margins and more extensive dissection. Common with tongue cancer requiring 1-2 cm margins.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.76 |
| Total RVU | 2.76 |
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 2.76, this code ranks in the 19th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41112?
CPT 41112 (Excision of tongue lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical excision of a lesion or tumor of the tongue with more extensive dissection and potential reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41112?
The work RVU for CPT 41112 is 2.76. 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 41112 used?
Used for larger tongue lesions or tumors requiring wider margins and more extensive dissection. Common with tongue cancer requiring 1-2 cm margins.
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