41116 Excision of mouth lesion
Also known as: oral mucosa excision, mouth lesion excision, mucosal lesion removal
Surgical excision of a lesion of the mouth including mucosa and submucosa with primary closure.
In Plain Language
removing mouth sore; mouth lesion removal; oral tissue removal
Clinical Context
Used for benign or malignant lesions of the oral cavity mucosa including lip mucosa, buccal mucosa, hard palate, or alveolar ridge.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.46 |
| Total RVU | 2.46 |
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 2.46, this code ranks in the 17th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41116?
CPT 41116 (Excision of mouth lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical excision of a lesion of the mouth including mucosa and submucosa with primary closure.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41116?
The work RVU for CPT 41116 is 2.46. This code is primarily used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 41116 used?
Used for benign or malignant lesions of the oral cavity mucosa including lip mucosa, buccal mucosa, hard palate, or alveolar ridge.
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