35131 Repair defect of artery
Also known as: renal artery repair, kidney artery repair
Repair of a defect or aneurysm of the renal artery with restoration of blood flow.
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic renal artery stenosis, aneurysm, or dissection causing hypertension, renal insufficiency, or acute kidney infarction. Often required in fibromuscular dysplasia or atherosclerotic disease affecting renal perfusion.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 25.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.40 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.56 |
| Total RVU | 37.70 |
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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