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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 RVU4.82
Practice Expense RVU10.63
Malpractice RVU0.70
Total RVU16.15

Est. Medicare Payment

$539.41

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Oral SurgeryDentistry

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