34501 Repair valve femoral vein
Also known as: femoral vein valve repair, venous valve plasty
Repair of a valve in the femoral vein. Surgical reconstruction or valve plasty procedure to restore femoral venous valve function.
In Plain Language
fixing the one-way valve in leg vein; repairing groin vein valve
Clinical Context
Performed for chronic venous insufficiency with incompetent femoral vein valves causing symptoms like edema and venous ulcers.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.43 |
| Total RVU | 16.43 |
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 16.43, this code ranks in the 76th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 34501?
CPT 34501 (Repair valve femoral vein) is a Surgery code. Repair of a valve in the femoral vein. Surgical reconstruction or valve plasty procedure to restore femoral venous valve function.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 34501?
The work RVU for CPT 34501 is 16.43. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 34501 used?
Performed for chronic venous insufficiency with incompetent femoral vein valves causing symptoms like edema and venous ulcers.
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