35281 repair blvsl gr ot/th vn ntr-ab
Also known as: abdominal prosthetic graft, visceral synthetic reconstruction
Repair of blood vessel injury in the intra-abdominal region using prosthetic or arterial graft reconstruction.
In Plain Language
Fixing belly blood vessel with synthetic material; Repairing abdominal artery with man-made graft
Clinical Context
Abdominal vascular reconstruction with prosthetic graft when venous conduit unavailable or inappropriate. Infection risk significant in contaminated abdominal wounds; consider delayed reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 29.31 |
| Total RVU | 29.31 |
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 29.31, this code ranks in the 92nd percentile among Surgery codes — 3.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35281?
CPT 35281 (repair blvsl gr ot/th vn ntr-ab) is a Surgery code. Repair of blood vessel injury in the intra-abdominal region using prosthetic or arterial graft reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35281?
The work RVU for CPT 35281 is 29.31. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35281 used?
Abdominal vascular reconstruction with prosthetic graft when venous conduit unavailable or inappropriate. Infection risk significant in contaminated abdominal wounds; consider delayed reconstruction.
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