34713 Percutaneous access & closure fem artery
Also known as: percutaneous femoral access, percutaneous closure femoral
Percutaneous access and closure of the femoral artery. Minimally invasive puncture-based femoral arterial access with percutaneous closure device.
In Plain Language
needle puncture of groin artery for catheter
Clinical Context
Used as add-on during percutaneous vascular procedures to document access and closure technique.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.44 |
| Total RVU | 2.44 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.44, this code ranks in the 17th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 34713?
CPT 34713 (Percutaneous access & closure fem artery) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous access and closure of the femoral artery. Minimally invasive puncture-based femoral arterial access with percutaneous closure device.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 34713?
The work RVU for CPT 34713 is 2.44. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology.
When is CPT 34713 used?
Used as add-on during percutaneous vascular procedures to document access and closure technique.
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