41827 Excision of gum lesion
Also known as: palatal cancer excision, ridge cancer removal, malignant palate lesion excision
Surgical excision of a malignant or extensive lesion of the alveolar ridge or hard palate with appropriate margins.
In Plain Language
removing cancer from roof of mouth; cancer removal from ridge; palate cancer surgery
Clinical Context
Used for malignant lesions of the alveolar ridge or hard palate such as squamous cell carcinoma with adequate surgical margins.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.73 |
| Total RVU | 3.73 |
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 3.73, this code ranks in the 26th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41827?
CPT 41827 (Excision of gum lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical excision of a malignant or extensive lesion of the alveolar ridge or hard palate with appropriate margins.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41827?
The work RVU for CPT 41827 is 3.73. This code is primarily used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Surgical Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 41827 used?
Used for malignant lesions of the alveolar ridge or hard palate such as squamous cell carcinoma with adequate surgical margins.
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