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41251 Repair tongue laceration

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: tongue laceration repair complex, extensive tongue wound closure, tongue wound with depth

Surgical repair of a laceration of the tongue with more extensive tissue involvement requiring complex closure.

Clinical Context

Used for more extensive tongue lacerations involving deeper structures or longer wounds. May require layer-by-layer closure.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.26
Practice Expense RVU10.00
Malpractice RVU0.55
Total RVU12.81

Est. Medicare Payment

$427.85

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDentistryHead and Neck Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.