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40700 Repair cleft lip/nasal

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: cleft lip repair, cheiloplasty

Surgical repair of unilateral complete cleft lip with nasal correction. Restores lip continuity and corrects associated nasal deformity.

Clinical Context

Used for complete unilateral cleft lip/palate. Primary surgery typically performed around 3 months of age. Requires precise surgical technique to optimize outcome.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU13.82
Practice Expense RVU10.90
Malpractice RVU2.57
Total RVU27.29

Est. Medicare Payment

$911.49

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

Specialties

Plastic SurgeryOral SurgeryPediatric 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.