35188 repair acq av fistula head & neck
Also known as: acquired AV fistula head/neck repair, post-traumatic AVF repair
Repair of acquired arteriovenous fistula in the head and neck region with vessel reconstruction or closure.
Clinical Context
Surgical management of acquired arteriovenous fistulas from trauma, penetrating injury, or iatrogenic causes (carotid artery puncture, dialysis fistula complications). Requires restoration of normal flow patterns and prevention of steal syndrome.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.55 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.86 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.41 |
| Total RVU | 37.82 |
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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