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42305 Drainage of salivary gland

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: salivary gland drainage, gland marsupilization

Surgical incision, drainage, and more extensive treatment of a salivary gland including marsupilization or complex drainage procedures.

Clinical Context

More complex salivary gland drainage involving infection, cyst formation, or requiring intraoral flap procedures for access and healing.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU6.15
Practice Expense RVU4.47
Malpractice RVU0.90
Total RVU11.52

Est. Medicare Payment

$384.77

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

Specialties

Oral SurgeryDentistry

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