35206 Repair blood vessel dir uxtr
Also known as: upper extremity vessel repair, arm/shoulder vessel repair
Repair of blood vessel injury in the upper extremity using direct suture technique without graft placement.
In Plain Language
Fixing torn arm or shoulder blood vessel; Repairing arm vessel injury
Clinical Context
Surgical management of upper extremity vascular injuries from penetrating trauma or iatrogenic causes. Direct repair appropriate for clean wounds with minimal contamination and good wound edges amenable to primary anastomosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.49 |
| Total RVU | 13.49 |
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 13.49, this code ranks in the 69th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35206?
CPT 35206 (Repair blood vessel dir uxtr) is a Surgery code. Repair of blood vessel injury in the upper extremity using direct suture technique without graft placement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35206?
The work RVU for CPT 35206 is 13.49. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hand Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35206 used?
Surgical management of upper extremity vascular injuries from penetrating trauma or iatrogenic causes. Direct repair appropriate for clean wounds with minimal contamination and good wound edges amenable to primary anastomosis.
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