34712 Transcatheter dlvr enhncd fixation device
Also known as: transcarotid EVAR, endovascular repair with enhanced fixation
Endovascular repair with transcarotid access and delivery system with enhanced fixation device. Advanced EVAR technique using cervical carotid access.
In Plain Language
stent repair of aorta through neck artery
Clinical Context
Used for patients with severe iliac disease precluding standard femoral access. Transcarotid approach allows large-bore access.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.70 |
| Total RVU | 11.70 |
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 11.70, this code ranks in the 64th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 34712?
CPT 34712 (Transcatheter dlvr enhncd fixation device) is a Surgery code. Endovascular repair with transcarotid access and delivery system with enhanced fixation device. Advanced EVAR technique using cervical carotid access.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 34712?
The work RVU for CPT 34712 is 11.70. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 34712 used?
Used for patients with severe iliac disease precluding standard femoral access. Transcarotid approach allows large-bore access.
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