41510 Tongue to lip surgery
Also known as: tongue to lip transfer, tongue lip advancement, glossopexy
Surgical procedure to attach or transfer the tongue to the lip for functional restoration or cancer reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Used for reconstruction after tongue cancer resection or for functional deficiency from tongue paralysis. May involve tissue transfer between tongue and lip structures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.48 |
| Total RVU | 12.90 |
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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