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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 RVU2.56
Practice Expense RVU8.09
Malpractice RVU0.38
Total RVU11.03

Est. Medicare Payment

$368.40

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

Specialties

Oral SurgeryHead and Neck Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.