42700 incision and drainage abscess peritonsillar
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: abscess drainage, peritonsillar abscess drainage
Surgical incision and drainage of a peritonsillar abscess, a localized collection of pus adjacent to or within the tonsillar region.
Clinical Context
Emergency or urgent drainage of peritonsillar abscess causing difficulty swallowing, breathing obstruction, or severe pharyngitis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.63 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.07 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.26 |
| Total RVU | 5.96 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$199.06
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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