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 RVU | 13.82 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.57 |
| Total RVU | 27.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$911.49
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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