42409 Drainage of salivary cyst
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: cyst drainage, salivary cyst drainage
Surgical incision and drainage of a salivary gland cyst without complete excision, allowing continued drainage and decompression.
Clinical Context
Conservative drainage of mucoceles or retention cysts in minor salivary glands to decompress lesion and allow healing.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.33 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.42 |
| Total RVU | 11.59 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$387.11
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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