42226 Lengthening of palate
Also known as: palate lengthening, velopharyngeal surgery
Surgical lengthening of the soft palate to improve velopharyngeal closure and function, often for speech improvement or obstructive conditions.
Clinical Context
Performed for velopharyngeal insufficiency, hyponasal speech, or obstructive sleep apnea to extend soft palate length and improve pharyngeal mechanics.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.09 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.43 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.47 |
| Total RVU | 24.99 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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