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21137 Rdctj forehead cntrg only

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: forehead reduction, forehead contouring, bossing reduction

Reduction-contouring of the forehead using burring or bone removal alone, without implant or bone graft placement.

Clinical Context

Used for excessive frontal bossing, aesthetic improvement, or to correct deformity from trauma or disease.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU9.98
Practice Expense RVU8.68
Malpractice RVU1.85
Total RVU20.51

Est. Medicare Payment

$685.03

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryMaxillofacial 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.