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41828 Excision of gum lesion

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: gingivectomy with alveolectomy, bone removal with gingival excision, gingival and bone excision

Surgical excision of a gingival or alveolar lesion with removal of underlying bone (alveolectomy).

Clinical Context

Used for gingival lesions with bone involvement requiring removal of underlying alveolar bone for disease control or osseous recontouring.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.06
Practice Expense RVU7.74
Malpractice RVU0.56
Total RVU11.36

Est. Medicare Payment

$379.42

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPeriodontologyDentistry

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.