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 RVU | 6.15 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.47 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.90 |
| Total RVU | 11.52 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$384.77
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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