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CPT 41120: Partial Glossectomy, Less Than Half of Tongue
CPT code 41120 denotes a partial glossectomy involving removal of less than half of the tongue. This surgical code is used for procedures performed for tumor resection, traumatic injury management, or to address functional impairments of the tongue. Nationally, accurate coding for glossectomy procedures impacts surgical quality tracking, facility billing, and comparative utilization across payers.
Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Coverage and reimbursement policies for surgical tongue resections vary by payer and setting, with distinctions between inpatient, outpatient hospital, and ambulatory surgical center claims.
Readers will find a concise clinical context for CPT code 41120, guidance on typical sites of service, and an outline of what to expect in payer coverage policies and benchmarking. The publication presents benchmarks where available, summarizes recent policy updates affecting surgical head and neck procedures, and highlights coding considerations relevant to claims submission and payer review. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 41120 describes a surgical procedure in which the provider removes less than half of the tongue. This procedure is classified as a partial glossectomy and is generally performed for oncologic, traumatic, or functional indications where resection of a portion of the tongue is required.
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Service type: Surgical procedure (partial glossectomy)
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Typical site of service: Operating room or surgical suite in an inpatient or outpatient hospital setting, or an ambulatory surgical center, depending on clinical complexity and patient needs.