35002 Repair artery rupture neck
Also known as: neck artery rupture repair, carotid rupture repair, subclavian rupture repair
Repair of a rupture of an artery in the neck region (carotid, subclavian, vertebral). Surgical repair of traumatic or spontaneous arterial rupture.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of torn artery in neck
Clinical Context
Emergency procedure for traumatic cervical arterial rupture. May require reconstruction or interposition graft.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.67 |
| Total RVU | 21.67 |
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 21.67, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35002?
CPT 35002 (Repair artery rupture neck) is a Surgery code. Repair of a rupture of an artery in the neck region (carotid, subclavian, vertebral). Surgical repair of traumatic or spontaneous arterial rupture.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35002?
The work RVU for CPT 35002 is 21.67. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35002 used?
Emergency procedure for traumatic cervical arterial rupture. May require reconstruction or interposition graft.
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