35121 Repair defect of artery
Also known as: abdominal artery repair, hepatic artery repair, gastric artery repair
Repair of a defect or aneurysm of the gastric, hepatic, splenic, or other major abdominal artery.
Clinical Context
Indicated for symptomatic or ruptured visceral artery aneurysms presenting with acute abdominal pain, hemorrhage, or hemodynamic instability. Common in patients with chronic pancreatitis, atherosclerosis, or fibromuscular dysplasia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 30.73 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.87 |
| Total RVU | 43.02 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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