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12053 Intmd repair face/millimeters 5.1-7.5 centimeters

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: Intermediate facial laceration repair, Layered facial wound closure

Repair of intermediate complexity laceration on the face or mucous membrane measuring five point one to seven point five centimeters.

Clinical Context

Used for medium-sized facial lacerations requiring layered closure with careful attention to aesthetic outcomes.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.09
Practice Expense RVU7.33
Malpractice RVU0.39
Total RVU10.81

Est. Medicare Payment

$361.05

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryEmergency Medicine

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