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12017 repair fe/e/en/l/m 20.1-30.0 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 twenty point one to thirty centimeters.

Clinical Context

Used for simple closure of very large facial lacerations that can be managed with single-layer closure.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.10
Practice Expense RVU0.74
Malpractice RVU0.78
Total RVU4.62

Est. Medicare Payment

$154.31

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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