42665 Ligation of salivary duct
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: duct ligation, salivary duct ligation
Surgical ligation and division of a salivary duct to divert or interrupt salivary flow, typically for Frey syndrome or chronic sialadenitis.
Clinical Context
Surgical interruption of salivary duct flow for management of gustatory sweating, fistula, or sialadenitis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.56 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.09 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.38 |
| Total RVU | 11.03 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$368.40
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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