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12016 repair fe/e/en/l/m 12.6-20.0 centimeters

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: Simple facial laceration repair, Extended facial wound closure

Repair of simple laceration or wound on the face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mucous membrane measuring twelve point six to twenty centimeters.

Clinical Context

Used for simple closure of large facial lacerations that span significant distance without extensive tissue damage.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.61
Practice Expense RVU4.79
Malpractice RVU0.61
Total RVU8.01

Est. Medicare Payment

$267.53

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Emergency MedicinePlastic Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.