35005 Repair defect of artery
Also known as: aortic defect valve repair, aortic root repair, ascending aorta repair
Repair of a defect of the aorta (suture or patch angioplasty) with aortic valve involvement. Surgical correction of aortic defect with valvular reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Used for aortic root aneurysm, aortic dissection, or defects involving the aortic valve. May require valve repair/replacement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.81 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.60 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.80 |
| Total RVU | 27.21 |
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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