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35091 Repair defect of artery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: abdominal aorta valve repair, aortic valve defect repair

Repair of a defect of the abdominal aorta with aortic valve involvement (suture or patch angioplasty). Surgical correction with valve repair/replacement.

Clinical Context

Used for aortic dissection involving visceral aorta with aortic regurgitation. Requires complex reconstructive surgery.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU34.47
Practice Expense RVU4.80
Malpractice RVU8.75
Total RVU48.02

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,603.87

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

Specialties

Cardiac SurgeryVascular 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.