CPT^® 35501, Under Vein Bypass Graft Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 35501 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Vein Bypass Graft Procedures.

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The provider bypasses a blood vessel blockage by inserting a bypass graft that connects the common carotid artery to a portion of the internal carotid artery on the same side of the neck.

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saphenous vein harvest, open technique

The procurement of a saphenous vein graft is included in the description of the work for 35501-35587. CPT 2020, p. 257... [ Read More ]

Bypass Procedure

Unfortunately I'm pretty sure you will have to use the unlisted CPT 37799 for vascular surgery. I would suggest using the carotid-carotid bypass code (either 35501 or 35601) as reference for RVU and p... [ Read More ]

bypass graft code for synthetic vein

Hello, I am looking for a code for a Bypass graft of the common carotid-ipsilateral internal carotid artery using synthetic vein. I am thinking 35601 (other than vein) or (35501 with vein). I don't... [ Read More ]

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