42180 Repair lac palate<2 centimeters
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: palate repair, palatal laceration repair
Surgical repair of a laceration or small traumatic defect of the soft palate measuring less than 2 centimeters using primary closure technique.
Clinical Context
Emergency or elective repair of traumatic palatal laceration or small wound defects from injury, instrumentation, or post-operative complications.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.49 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.78 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.36 |
| Total RVU | 7.63 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$254.84
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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