23532 Optx strclv dslc aq/chrn grf
Also known as: ORIF SC with graft, SC reconstruction with ligament, SC repair with ligamentous reconstruction
Open treatment of sternoclavicular dislocation (acute or chronic) with osseous graft (ligamentous reconstruction). Open SC repair with ligament reconstruction using graft material.
In Plain Language
surgery to fix chest joint with tissue reinforcement; complex chest joint repair
Clinical Context
Used for SC reconstruction when ligamentous repair alone is insufficient or in chronic cases with significant ligamentous attenuation requiring augmentation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.00 |
| Total RVU | 8.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.00, this code ranks in the 50th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 23532?
CPT 23532 (Optx strclv dslc aq/chrn grf) is a Surgery code. Open treatment of sternoclavicular dislocation (acute or chronic) with osseous graft (ligamentous reconstruction). Open SC repair with ligament reconstruction using graft material.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 23532?
The work RVU for CPT 23532 is 8.00. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 23532 used?
Used for SC reconstruction when ligamentous repair alone is insufficient or in chronic cases with significant ligamentous attenuation requiring augmentation.
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