42960 Control throat bleeding
Also known as: pharyngeal bleeding control, throat hemorrhage control
Control of hemorrhage (bleeding) from the pharynx (throat) via transoral approach with simple hemostasis technique.
Clinical Context
Emergency procedure for acute pharyngeal hemorrhage from various causes including post-operative bleeding, ulceration, or vessel erosion. Simple hemostasis via transoral approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.32 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.67 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.37 |
| Total RVU | 4.36 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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