34701 Evasc repair a-ao ndgft
Also known as: endovascular aortic repair, EVAR, aortic stent
Endovascular repair of the aorta and aortoiliac vessels without graft. Percutaneous or minimally invasive treatment of aortic aneurysm or occlusion.
In Plain Language
placing stent through blood vessel to repair aorta
Clinical Context
Used for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair without graft material. Less invasive alternative to open surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.12 |
| Total RVU | 23.12 |
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 23.12, this code ranks in the 87th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 34701?
CPT 34701 (Evasc repair a-ao ndgft) is a Surgery code. Endovascular repair of the aorta and aortoiliac vessels without graft. Percutaneous or minimally invasive treatment of aortic aneurysm or occlusion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 34701?
The work RVU for CPT 34701 is 23.12. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 34701 used?
Used for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair without graft material. Less invasive alternative to open surgery.
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