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42260 Repair nose to lip fistula

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: fistula repair, oro-nasal fistula closure

Surgical repair of an oronasal fistula, an abnormal communication between the mouth and nasal cavity, by primary closure or tissue reconstruction.

Clinical Context

Surgical correction of fistula from cleft palate, trauma, infection, or post-operative complications affecting palate and nasal structures.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU9.96
Practice Expense RVU14.12
Malpractice RVU1.45
Total RVU25.53

Est. Medicare Payment

$852.70

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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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.