Sialolithotomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a salivary stone.
The CPT code for incision in the parotid gland to remove a calcified stone is 42310. This code specifically covers the surgical procedure for sialolithotomy, which involves the incision and removal of a stone from the salivary gland, particularly the parotid gland. Always confirm with the latest coding guidelines or a coding specialist, as codes may be updated or change over time.
A sialolith is the medical term for a salivary stone. Sialolithiasis is the condition of salivary stones.The term for a stone in the salivary gland is Sialolithiasis.SialolithiasisSialolith