42408 Excision of salivary cyst
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: salivary cyst removal, cyst excision
Surgical excision and removal of a cyst arising from salivary gland tissue, typically involving complete cyst removal and tissue reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Surgical removal of mucocele, retention cyst, or other salivary cyst lesions from major or minor salivary glands.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.54 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.65 |
| Total RVU | 17.07 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$570.14
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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