40831 Repair mouth laceration
Also known as: lip laceration repair, lip wound closure, lip suturing
Repair of lacerations of the lip involving muscle and mucosa with primary suturing technique.
Clinical Context
Used for traumatic lacerations of the lip that extend through the mucosa and muscle layers requiring surgical closure. Common after blunt facial trauma, accidents, or interpersonal violence.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.51 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.34 |
| Total RVU | 9.36 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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