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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 RVU2.49
Practice Expense RVU4.78
Malpractice RVU0.36
Total RVU7.63

Est. Medicare Payment

$254.84

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

Specialties

Oral SurgeryDentistry

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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.