31805 Repair of windpipe injury
Also known as: complex tracheal injury repair, tracheal resection-repair
Surgical repair of tracheal injury with more extensive techniques, potentially including resection of damaged segments and primary re-anastomosis or interposition grafting.
In Plain Language
major windpipe injury repair; complex tracheal trauma repair
Clinical Context
Used for severe or extensive tracheal injuries requiring resection of devitalized tissue and reconstruction to restore airway continuity and function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.08 |
| Total RVU | 13.08 |
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 13.08, this code ranks in the 68th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31805?
CPT 31805 (Repair of windpipe injury) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of tracheal injury with more extensive techniques, potentially including resection of damaged segments and primary re-anastomosis or interposition grafting.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31805?
The work RVU for CPT 31805 is 13.08. This code is primarily used by Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 31805 used?
Used for severe or extensive tracheal injuries requiring resection of devitalized tissue and reconstruction to restore airway continuity and function.
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