47361 Repair liver wound
Also known as: hepatic vascular repair, liver vascular injury repair, hepatic vessel reconstruction
Repair of liver wound with hepatic artery or vein repair/reconstruction. Liver injury with major vascular involvement.
In Plain Language
fixing a liver injury with blood vessel repair; vascular hepatic injury repair
Clinical Context
Performed for liver wounds involving hepatic vessels requiring vascular reconstruction or repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 51.29 |
| Total RVU | 51.29 |
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 51.29, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Surgery codes — 6.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47361?
CPT 47361 (Repair liver wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of liver wound with hepatic artery or vein repair/reconstruction. Liver injury with major vascular involvement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47361?
The work RVU for CPT 47361 is 51.29. This code is primarily used by Trauma Surgery, Vascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 47361 used?
Performed for liver wounds involving hepatic vessels requiring vascular reconstruction or repair.
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