35226 Repair blood vessel dir lxtr
Also known as: lower extremity vessel repair, leg vessel repair
Repair of blood vessel injury in the lower extremity using direct suture technique without graft placement.
Clinical Context
Surgical management of lower extremity vascular injuries from penetrating trauma, motor vehicle accidents, or iatrogenic causes. Direct repair appropriate for clean injuries with good vessel quality and absence of significant tissue loss.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.92 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.98 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.75 |
| Total RVU | 22.65 |
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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