35271 repair blvs gr ot/th vn ntrth w
Also known as: thoracic prosthetic bypass, intrathoracic synthetic graft
Repair of blood vessel injury in the intrathoracic region using prosthetic or arterial graft with bypass technique.
Clinical Context
Thoracic vascular reconstruction using prosthetic conduit when venous graft unavailable. Major vessel injuries may require Dacron (polyester) graft to accommodate higher flow demands and hemodynamic pressures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.97 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.89 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.73 |
| Total RVU | 39.59 |
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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