42415 Excise parotid gland/lesion
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.
In Plain Language
removal of part of salivary gland in cheek
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 |
| Total RVU | 16.73 |
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 16.73, this code ranks in the 76th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 42415?
CPT 42415 (Excise parotid gland/lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical excision of the parotid gland with more complex dissection involving facial nerve preservation and partial gland resection.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 42415?
The work RVU for CPT 42415 is 16.73. This code is primarily used by Oral Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 42415 used?
Partial parotidectomy for benign tumors with careful facial nerve identification and preservation of gland function when possible.
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