CPT 21470Open treatment of mandibular fracture; complicated (comminuted or involving dental alveolus), with internal fixation

OMFS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)Global Period: 90 days

RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)

22.85
Work RVU
11.43
PE RVU
2.97
MP RVU
37.25
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment: $1262.4 (CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 90 days

Common Modifiers

None typically required

Related ICD-10 Codes

S02.600A

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Related CPT Codes in OMFS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

CPT 21465 — Open treatment of mandibular fracture; compound or complex, CPT 21451 — Closed treatment of mandibular fracture; without interdental CPT 21421 — Open treatment of palatal or maxillary fracture (LeFort I) CPT 21422 — Open treatment of palatal or maxillary fracture (LeFort II); CPT 21423 — Open treatment of palatal or maxillary fracture (LeFort III) CPT 21395 — Open treatment of orbital floor fracture; with implant
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