35142 Repair artery rupture thigh
Also known as: popliteal artery rupture repair, femoral rupture repair
Repair of traumatic rupture of the popliteal or femoral artery in the thigh region with hemostasis.
In Plain Language
Repairing a torn thigh artery; Fixing a bleeding knee/thigh artery
Clinical Context
Emergency surgical repair for penetrating or crush injuries to the lower extremity vasculature. Popliteal artery rupture carries high amputation risk; requires rapid intervention to restore distal perfusion and prevent limb loss.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 24.53 |
| Total RVU | 24.53 |
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 24.53, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35142?
CPT 35142 (Repair artery rupture thigh) is a Surgery code. Repair of traumatic rupture of the popliteal or femoral artery in the thigh region with hemostasis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35142?
The work RVU for CPT 35142 is 24.53. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35142 used?
Emergency surgical repair for penetrating or crush injuries to the lower extremity vasculature. Popliteal artery rupture carries high amputation risk; requires rapid intervention to restore distal perfusion and prevent limb loss.
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