41250 Repair tongue laceration
Also known as: tongue laceration repair, tongue wound closure, tongue suturing
Surgical repair of a laceration of the tongue involving mucosa and muscle with primary suturing.
In Plain Language
stitching a tongue cut; tongue wound repair; tongue injury closure
Clinical Context
Used for traumatic lacerations of the tongue requiring surgical repair. Common after bites, falls, or oral trauma with significant soft tissue injury.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.91 |
| Total RVU | 1.91 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.91, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 41250?
CPT 41250 (Repair tongue laceration) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of a laceration of the tongue involving mucosa and muscle with primary suturing.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 41250?
The work RVU for CPT 41250 is 1.91. This code is primarily used by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 41250 used?
Used for traumatic lacerations of the tongue requiring surgical repair. Common after bites, falls, or oral trauma with significant soft tissue injury.
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