35905 Excision graft thorax
Also known as: graft excision chest, infected graft removal thoracic, mediastinal graft extraction
Excision of infected or degenerated arterial graft in the thorax (chest) with or without reconstruction. Removes compromised vascular prosthesis from mediastinum.
Clinical Context
Performed for infected aortic graft, prosthetic endocarditis, or thoracic graft failure. Complex surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 32.68 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.67 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.35 |
| Total RVU | 45.70 |
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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