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40525 Reconstruct lip with flap

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: lip flap reconstruction, lip reconstruction

Reconstruction of the lip using a local flap. Restores lip contour and function after excision using adjacent tissue rotation or transposition.

Clinical Context

Used when excision requires reconstruction to maintain oral commissure alignment and lip function. Local flaps preserve sensation and mobility.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU7.53
Practice Expense RVU6.18
Malpractice RVU1.20
Total RVU14.91

Est. Medicare Payment

$497.99

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryOral SurgeryGeneral 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.