35013 Repair artery rupture arm
Also known as: arm artery rupture repair, brachial rupture repair
Repair of a rupture of an artery in the arm. Surgical repair of traumatic or spontaneous brachial/arm arterial rupture.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of torn arm artery
Clinical Context
Emergency procedure for traumatic brachial artery rupture. May require direct repair or interposition graft.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.65 |
| Total RVU | 22.65 |
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 22.65, this code ranks in the 86th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35013?
CPT 35013 (Repair artery rupture arm) is a Surgery code. Repair of a rupture of an artery in the arm. Surgical repair of traumatic or spontaneous brachial/arm arterial rupture.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35013?
The work RVU for CPT 35013 is 22.65. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Hand Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35013 used?
Emergency procedure for traumatic brachial artery rupture. May require direct repair or interposition graft.
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