35082 Repair artery rupture aorta
Also known as: ruptured AAA repair, aortic rupture repair, emergency aortic repair
Repair of a rupture of the abdominal aorta. Surgical repair of ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm.
In Plain Language
emergency surgical repair of burst belly artery
Clinical Context
Life-threatening emergency with high mortality. Mortality increased with age, female gender, and delay in treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 41.04 |
| Total RVU | 41.04 |
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 41.04, this code ranks in the 97th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35082?
CPT 35082 (Repair artery rupture aorta) is a Surgery code. Repair of a rupture of the abdominal aorta. Surgical repair of ruptured infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35082?
The work RVU for CPT 35082 is 41.04. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35082 used?
Life-threatening emergency with high mortality. Mortality increased with age, female gender, and delay in treatment.
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