12018 repair f/e/e/n/l/m >30.0 centimeters
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: Simple facial laceration repair, Major facial wound closure
Repair of simple laceration or wound on the face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mucous membrane measuring greater than thirty centimeters.
Clinical Context
Used for simple closure of extremely large facial lacerations when single-layer closure is sufficient.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.52 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.81 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.88 |
| Total RVU | 5.21 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$174.01
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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