47350 Repair liver wound
Also known as: liver laceration repair, traumatic liver repair, hepatic wound closure
Repair of traumatic liver wound (laceration or penetrating injury). Primary closure or hepatic parenchymal repair.
In Plain Language
stitching a torn liver from injury; repair of liver laceration
Clinical Context
Performed acutely for blunt or penetrating liver trauma. May require hepatotomy, parenchymal bleeding control, and drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.93 |
| Total RVU | 21.93 |
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 21.93, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47350?
CPT 47350 (Repair liver wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of traumatic liver wound (laceration or penetrating injury). Primary closure or hepatic parenchymal repair.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47350?
The work RVU for CPT 47350 is 21.93. This code is primarily used by Trauma Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 47350 used?
Performed acutely for blunt or penetrating liver trauma. May require hepatotomy, parenchymal bleeding control, and drainage.
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