42410 Excise parotid gland/lesion
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: parotidectomy, parotid gland removal
Surgical excision of the parotid gland and removal of associated lesions or tumors. May be partial or complete depending on pathology extent.
Clinical Context
Surgical treatment of parotid tumors (benign or malignant), chronic infections, or obstruction requiring gland removal and facial nerve preservation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.33 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.45 |
| Total RVU | 16.68 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$557.11
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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