35022 Repair artery rupture chest
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: thoracic aorta rupture repair, traumatic aortic rupture repair
Repair of a rupture of a thoracic aorta. Surgical repair of traumatic or spontaneous rupture of the thoracic aorta.
Clinical Context
Life-threatening emergency for traumatic aortic rupture (usually from blunt chest trauma). Requires rapid diagnosis and intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 25.06 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.12 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.01 |
| Total RVU | 41.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,375.75
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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