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 RVU | 2.26 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.55 |
| Total RVU | 12.81 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$427.85
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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