42410 Excise parotid gland/lesion
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.
In Plain Language
removal of salivary gland in cheek; parotid surgery
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 |
| Total RVU | 9.33 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 9.33, this code ranks in the 56th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 42410?
CPT 42410 (Excise parotid gland/lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical excision of the parotid gland and removal of associated lesions or tumors. May be partial or complete depending on pathology extent.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 42410?
The work RVU for CPT 42410 is 9.33. This code is primarily used by Oral Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 42410 used?
Surgical treatment of parotid tumors (benign or malignant), chronic infections, or obstruction requiring gland removal and facial nerve preservation.
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