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35081 Repair defect of artery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: abdominal aortic repair, AAA defect repair, aortic repair

Repair of a defect of the abdominal aorta (suture or patch angioplasty). Surgical correction of infrarenal aortic defect.

Clinical Context

Used for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. May be elective (aneurysm) or emergency (rupture).

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU32.69
Practice Expense RVU6.10
Malpractice RVU8.33
Total RVU47.12

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,573.81

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

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryGeneral 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.