42415 Excise parotid gland/lesion
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: parotidectomy, partial parotid removal
Surgical excision of the parotid gland with more complex dissection involving facial nerve preservation and partial gland resection.
Clinical Context
Partial parotidectomy for benign tumors with careful facial nerve identification and preservation of gland function when possible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.73 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.31 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.51 |
| Total RVU | 27.55 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$920.17
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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