CPT 12004 — Simple stitching of a wound on the trunk, neck, or limbs (7.6 to 12.5 cm) (2026 RVU Values)
CPT code 12004 (Simple stitching of a wound on the trunk, neck, or limbs (7.6 to 12.5 cm)) is published in the 2026 CMS Physician Fee Schedule with 1.40 work RVUs and 4.85 total RVUs. Use this page as a reference for billing, productivity tracking, and compensation modeling.
2026 RVU breakdown
- Work RVU: 1.40
- Practice expense + malpractice RVU: 3.45
- Total RVU: 4.85
The work RVU decreased from 1.44 in 2025 to 1.40 in 2026 (-2.8%). See 2025 values.
Nearby CPT codes
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