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42205 Reconstruct cleft palate

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: cleft palate repair, extended palate repair

Surgical reconstruction of a cleft palate with additional complexity or extent compared to standard repair, such as wide clefts or secondary repair.

Clinical Context

Surgical repair of cleft palate with increased complexity from wide defects, secondary procedures, or additional anatomic involvement.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU13.32
Practice Expense RVU10.19
Malpractice RVU2.48
Total RVU25.99

Est. Medicare Payment

$868.07

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

Specialties

Oral SurgeryPlastic Surgery

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