40700 Repair cleft lip/nasal
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.
In Plain Language
repairing a split in the lip and nose
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 |
| Total RVU | 13.82 |
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 13.82, this code ranks in the 70th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 40700?
CPT 40700 (Repair cleft lip/nasal) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of unilateral complete cleft lip with nasal correction. Restores lip continuity and corrects associated nasal deformity.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 40700?
The work RVU for CPT 40700 is 13.82. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 40700 used?
Used for complete unilateral cleft lip/palate. Primary surgery typically performed around 3 months of age. Requires precise surgical technique to optimize outcome.
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