35266 repair blvsl grf oth/th vn uxtr
Also known as: arm prosthetic graft repair, upper extremity synthetic bypass
Repair of blood vessel injury in the upper extremity using prosthetic or arterial graft reconstruction.
In Plain Language
Fixing arm blood vessel with synthetic material; Repairing arm artery with man-made graft
Clinical Context
Upper extremity vascular reconstruction using prosthetic graft when venous conduit unavailable. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) commonly used but carries infection risk in contaminated wounds.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.43 |
| Total RVU | 15.43 |
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 15.43, this code ranks in the 74th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35266?
CPT 35266 (repair blvsl grf oth/th vn uxtr) is a Surgery code. Repair of blood vessel injury in the upper extremity using prosthetic or arterial graft reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35266?
The work RVU for CPT 35266 is 15.43. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Hand Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35266 used?
Upper extremity vascular reconstruction using prosthetic graft when venous conduit unavailable. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) commonly used but carries infection risk in contaminated wounds.
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