41155 Tongue jaw & neck surgery
Also known as: extensive composite resection, radical glossectomy with mandible, tongue mandible and neck resection
Surgical resection of tongue with floor of mouth, mandibular bone, and neck lymph node dissection for advanced cancer.
In Plain Language
major tongue, jaw, and neck surgery; extensive cancer removal surgery; complex head and neck resection
Clinical Context
Used for very advanced tongue cancer with mandibular invasion and lymph node involvement. Most extensive head and neck resection with significant functional implications.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 43.19 |
| Total RVU | 43.19 |
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 43.19, this code ranks in the 98th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41155?
CPT 41155 (Tongue jaw & neck surgery) is a Surgery code. Surgical resection of tongue with floor of mouth, mandibular bone, and neck lymph node dissection for advanced cancer.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41155?
The work RVU for CPT 41155 is 43.19. 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 41155 used?
Used for very advanced tongue cancer with mandibular invasion and lymph node involvement. Most extensive head and neck resection with significant functional implications.
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