35022 Repair artery rupture chest
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.
In Plain Language
emergency surgical repair of torn chest artery
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 |
| Total RVU | 25.06 |
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 25.06, this code ranks in the 89th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35022?
CPT 35022 (Repair artery rupture chest) is a Surgery code. Repair of a rupture of a thoracic aorta. Surgical repair of traumatic or spontaneous rupture of the thoracic aorta.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35022?
The work RVU for CPT 35022 is 25.06. This code is primarily used by Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35022 used?
Life-threatening emergency for traumatic aortic rupture (usually from blunt chest trauma). Requires rapid diagnosis and intervention.
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