42120 Remove palate/lesion
Also known as: soft palate resection, palatectomy, palate removal
Surgical removal of the soft palate and/or associated lesions. May include partial or complete resection depending on extent of pathology.
Clinical Context
Complex surgical procedure performed for malignancy, severe chronic infection, or obstructive lesions of soft palate including cancer, infection, or mechanical obstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.56 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.06 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.69 |
| Total RVU | 27.31 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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