35207 repair bld vsl dir hand finger
Also known as: hand vessel repair, digital artery repair
Repair of blood vessel injury in the hand or fingers using direct suture technique with microsurgical reconstruction.
In Plain Language
Fixing torn hand or finger blood vessel; Repairing finger artery
Clinical Context
Microsurgical repair of hand and digital vessel injuries from lacerations, crush injuries, or amputations. Requires specialized magnification and delicate technique to restore perfusion and preserve hand function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.67 |
| Total RVU | 10.67 |
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 10.67, this code ranks in the 61st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35207?
CPT 35207 (repair bld vsl dir hand finger) is a Surgery code. Repair of blood vessel injury in the hand or fingers using direct suture technique with microsurgical reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35207?
The work RVU for CPT 35207 is 10.67. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Microsurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35207 used?
Microsurgical repair of hand and digital vessel injuries from lacerations, crush injuries, or amputations. Requires specialized magnification and delicate technique to restore perfusion and preserve hand function.
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