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.
In Plain Language
Fixing a kidney blood vessel; Repairing kidney artery damage
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 |
| Total RVU | 25.74 |
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 25.74, this code ranks in the 89th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35131?
CPT 35131 (Repair defect of artery) is a Surgery code. Repair of a defect or aneurysm of the renal artery with restoration of blood flow.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35131?
The work RVU for CPT 35131 is 25.74. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35131 used?
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.
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