41850 Treatment of gum lesion
Also known as: gum lesion treatment, gingival lesion excision
Surgical treatment or excision of a lesion located on the gingival tissue or gum. May include removal, cauterization, or other ablative procedures.
In Plain Language
gum sore treatment; removal of gum growth; gum lesion surgery
Clinical Context
Used when pathologic lesions appear on attached or free gingiva. May be biopsy for diagnosis or therapeutic removal of epulis, papilloma, or similar lesions.
RVU Information
CPT 41850 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41850?
CPT 41850 (Treatment of gum lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical treatment or excision of a lesion located on the gingival tissue or gum. May include removal, cauterization, or other ablative procedures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41850?
The work RVU for CPT 41850 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Dentistry.
When is CPT 41850 used?
Used when pathologic lesions appear on attached or free gingiva. May be biopsy for diagnosis or therapeutic removal of epulis, papilloma, or similar lesions.
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