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35045 Repair defect of arm artery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: arm artery defect repair, brachial defect repair

Repair of a defect of an arm artery (suture or patch angioplasty). Surgical correction of brachial/arm arterial defect.

Clinical Context

Used for arm arterial aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or traumatic defect. Often combined with fasciotomy for compartment syndrome.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU17.56
Practice Expense RVU4.12
Malpractice RVU4.40
Total RVU26.08

Est. Medicare Payment

$871.07

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryHand SurgeryCardiovascular Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.