Home
Career Stage
Medical Students Residents Attendings CPT Codes Resources Blog Support

40530 Partial removal of lip

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: lip excision, lip removal

Partial removal or excision of the lip, with variations in extent and reconstruction approach. Represents complete removal of a lip portion.

Clinical Context

Used for larger defects or tumors requiring more extensive lip tissue removal. May have greater functional and cosmetic implications.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.40
Practice Expense RVU10.68
Malpractice RVU0.86
Total RVU16.94

Est. Medicare Payment

$565.80

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

Specialties

Oral SurgeryGeneral SurgeryPlastic Surgery

Track This Code in RVU Edge

Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.

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.