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41135 Tongue and neck surgery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: tongue floor of mouth resection, glossectomy with jaw resection, composite resection

Surgical removal of a portion of the tongue with associated removal of floor of mouth, jaw bone, or neck lymph nodes.

Clinical Context

Used for advanced tongue cancer with invasion into floor of mouth or mandible. Requires composite resection with possible reconstruction.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU29.39
Practice Expense RVU23.64
Malpractice RVU4.36
Total RVU57.39

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,916.83

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 SurgerySurgical Oncology

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