42220 Reconstruct cleft palate
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: cleft palate repair, palate reconstruction
Surgical reconstruction of a cleft palate with specific attention to restoring normal anatomic relationships and function.
Clinical Context
Primary or secondary cleft palate reconstruction in pediatric or adult patients to restore anatomic form and functional swallowing and speech.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.30 |
| Total RVU | 16.15 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$539.41
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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