42600 Closure of salivary fistula
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: fistula closure, fistula repair
Surgical closure of an oronasal fistula or salivary fistula by primary closure, flap reconstruction, or tissue rearrangement.
Clinical Context
Surgical repair of salivary fistula from trauma, post-operative complication, or infection causing drainage from oral cavity to skin.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.82 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.63 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.70 |
| Total RVU | 16.15 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$539.41
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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