42182 Repair palate
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: palate repair, palatoplasty
Surgical repair of the soft palate, typically for lacerations, traumatic defects, or palatal insufficiency of varying sizes.
Clinical Context
Repair of palatal defects from trauma, post-operative complications, congenital insufficiency, or other pathology affecting palatal function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.77 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.54 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.54 |
| Total RVU | 9.85 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$328.99
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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