31825 Repair of windpipe defect
Also known as: tracheal defect repair, tracheal patch repair
Surgical repair of a tracheal defect using more advanced techniques including patch grafting, flap advancement, or other reconstructive procedures to address the defect.
Clinical Context
Used for larger tracheal defects, post-pneumonectomy complications, or defects requiring material augmentation with grafts or flaps for adequate closure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.36 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.04 |
| Total RVU | 18.29 |
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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