35221 repair bld vsl dir intra-abdl
Also known as: intra-abdominal vessel repair, visceral vessel repair
Repair of blood vessel injury in the intra-abdominal region using direct anastomotic reconstruction.
In Plain Language
Fixing belly blood vessel; Repairing abdominal artery or vein
Clinical Context
Surgical management of abdominal vascular injuries from penetrating or blunt trauma. Direct repair appropriate for clean wounds; complex reconstruction may be needed for major aortic or visceral vessel involvement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 25.95 |
| Total RVU | 25.95 |
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 25.95, this code ranks in the 90th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35221?
CPT 35221 (repair bld vsl dir intra-abdl) is a Surgery code. Repair of blood vessel injury in the intra-abdominal region using direct anastomotic reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35221?
The work RVU for CPT 35221 is 25.95. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Trauma Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35221 used?
Surgical management of abdominal vascular injuries from penetrating or blunt trauma. Direct repair appropriate for clean wounds; complex reconstruction may be needed for major aortic or visceral vessel involvement.
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