38115 Repair of ruptured spleen
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Spleen repair, Splenic repair
Surgical repair of a ruptured spleen, performed to preserve splenic tissue and function after traumatic injury.
Clinical Context
Performed in blunt splenic trauma to preserve the spleen's immunologic function and avoid splenectomy when hemodynamically feasible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.33 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.70 |
| Total RVU | 35.98 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,201.73
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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