42810 Excision of neck cyst
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: neck cyst removal, cyst excision
Excision (surgical removal) of a cyst of the neck with simple technique and straightforward closure.
Clinical Context
Common procedure for benign neck cysts including branchial cleft cysts, thyroglossal duct cysts, or epidermoid cysts. Indicated for symptomatic lesions, infection, or diagnostic uncertainty.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.30 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.47 |
| Total RVU | 11.56 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$386.10
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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