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40650 repair lip fth vermilion only

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: lip vermilion repair, lip margin repair

Repair of laceration or defect of the lip limited to the vermilion border only (the red visible lip margin), without full-thickness involvement.

Clinical Context

Used for minor lip injuries or partial-thickness defects affecting only the vermilion portion. Less complex than full-thickness repairs.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.69
Practice Expense RVU12.66
Malpractice RVU0.82
Total RVU17.17

Est. Medicare Payment

$573.48

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

Specialties

Oral SurgeryPlastic 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.