40720 Repair cleft lip/nasal
Also known as: cleft lip repair, cheiloplasty
Surgical repair of cleft lip with nasal correction. Another variant of cleft repair, potentially bilateral or different technique.
In Plain Language
repairing a split in the lip and nose
Clinical Context
Variation of cleft repair procedures. May represent bilateral repairs or alternative surgical techniques.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.35 |
| Total RVU | 14.35 |
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 14.35, this code ranks in the 71st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 40720?
CPT 40720 (Repair cleft lip/nasal) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of cleft lip with nasal correction. Another variant of cleft repair, potentially bilateral or different technique.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 40720?
The work RVU for CPT 40720 is 14.35. This code is primarily used by Plastic Surgery, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 40720 used?
Variation of cleft repair procedures. May represent bilateral repairs or alternative surgical techniques.
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