42962 Control throat bleeding
Also known as: complex pharyngeal hemorrhage control, difficult throat bleeding control
Control of hemorrhage (bleeding) from the pharynx (throat) with significant complexity including reoperation or extensive vessel management.
Clinical Context
Performed for difficult-to-control pharyngeal hemorrhage, recurrent bleeding, or hemorrhage requiring reoperation. May include extensive dissection or multiple hemostasis techniques.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.22 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.43 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.06 |
| Total RVU | 13.71 |
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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