42000 Drainage mouth roof lesion
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: palatal abscess drainage, hard palate drainage
Surgical incision and drainage of a lesion or abscess located in the mucous membrane of the roof of the mouth (hard palate).
Clinical Context
Oral surgical procedure for infected lesions, abscesses, or cysts involving the hard palate requiring drainage to relieve symptoms and treat infection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.25 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.36 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 4.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$159.99
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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