31800 Repair of windpipe injury
Also known as: tracheal injury repair, tracheal primary repair
Surgical repair of injury to the trachea (windpipe), performed to restore structural integrity and function following traumatic or iatrogenic damage with straightforward primary closure or simple repair techniques.
Clinical Context
Used for acute traumatic tracheal injuries, post-intubation perforations, or iatrogenic tracheal defects requiring emergent or urgent surgical intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.15 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.17 |
| Total RVU | 19.30 |
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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