35132 Repair artery rupture groin
Also known as: groin artery rupture repair, femoral artery repair, iliac artery repair
Repair of traumatic rupture of the iliac or femoral artery in the groin region with hemostatic restoration.
In Plain Language
Repairing a torn groin artery; Fixing a bleeding femoral artery
Clinical Context
Emergency surgical management of penetrating or blunt trauma to groin vasculature resulting in hemorrhagic shock. Common in motor vehicle accidents, penetrating injuries, and iatrogenic complications from vascular access procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 31.76 |
| Total RVU | 31.76 |
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 31.76, this code ranks in the 94th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35132?
CPT 35132 (Repair artery rupture groin) is a Surgery code. Repair of traumatic rupture of the iliac or femoral artery in the groin region with hemostatic restoration.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35132?
The work RVU for CPT 35132 is 31.76. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35132 used?
Emergency surgical management of penetrating or blunt trauma to groin vasculature resulting in hemorrhagic shock. Common in motor vehicle accidents, penetrating injuries, and iatrogenic complications from vascular access procedures.
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