40650 repair lip fth vermilion only
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.
In Plain Language
repairing the red border of the lip
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 RVU | 3.69 |
| Total RVU | 3.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.69, this code ranks in the 26th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 40650?
CPT 40650 (repair lip fth vermilion only) is a Surgery code. Repair of laceration or defect of the lip limited to the vermilion border only (the red visible lip margin), without full-thickness involvement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 40650?
The work RVU for CPT 40650 is 3.69. This code is primarily used by Oral Surgery, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 40650 used?
Used for minor lip injuries or partial-thickness defects affecting only the vermilion portion. Less complex than full-thickness repairs.
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