Published September 2026
Jaw and mouth surgery
Surgery on the jaws and the soft tissue, from a small biopsy to hospital work.
Biopsy and oral cancer screeningD0431D7285D7286D7287+1BasicA biopsy removes a small piece of tissue, or collects cells by brushing or scraping, so a lab can look at it.Lab tests on a tissue sampleD0472D0473D0474D0475+12BasicWork done by a pathology lab on a tissue sample after a biopsy: looking at it under a microscope, special stains, and second opinions on slides.Removing a lesion, cyst or tumorD7410D7411D7412D7413+10MajorSurgery to remove a growth, sore, cyst or tumor from the mouth or jaw.Removing a bony bump (torus)D7471D7472D7473D7485+1MajorSome people have harmless extra bone on the roof of the mouth, inside the lower jaw, or behind the molars.Jaw joint (TMJ) surgeryD7810D7820D7830D7840+15MajorProcedures on the jaw joint itself, from putting a dislocated jaw back in place to flushing the joint with a needle, scope surgery, and open surgery on the joint disc or bone.Broken jaw or facial boneD5988D7610D7620D7630+17MajorSetting a broken upper jaw, lower jaw, cheekbone or tooth socket.Jaw repositioning surgeryD7940D7941D7943D7944+7MajorSurgery that cuts and moves the upper or lower jaw to correct a bite or facial shape that braces alone cannot fix.Lip or tongue tie releaseD7960D7963BasicFor childrenA short procedure that releases the small band of tissue under the tongue or lip when it is tight enough to affect feeding, speech or gum health.Salivary gland treatmentD7979D7980D7981D7982+1MajorTreating a blocked or infected salivary gland, usually by removing a stone from the duct.Stitches and wound repairD7910D7911D7912D7920MajorStitching a cut in the mouth or face, or covering an area with a skin graft.Facial prosthetics and rare hospital codesD5911D5912D5913D5914+38Not usually coveredFor childrenCustom-made replacements for parts of the face after cancer surgery, injury or a birth condition, such as an artificial ear, nose or eye, a plate that closes an opening in the roof of the mouth, feeding and speech aids for cleft palate, and devices used during radiation treatment.
Flows that start hereLip or tongue tie release
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