34714 Opn fem artery expos cndt crtj
Also known as: open femoral exposure, open femoral cutdown, femoral arteriotomy
Open femoral artery exposure and conduit insertion for catheter-based vascular procedures. Surgical cutdown access to femoral artery with graft placement.
In Plain Language
surgical cut to access groin artery for catheter
Clinical Context
Used when percutaneous femoral access is not feasible. Provides secure arterial access for endovascular procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.12 |
| Total RVU | 5.12 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.12, this code ranks in the 34th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 34714?
CPT 34714 (Opn fem artery expos cndt crtj) is a Surgery code. Open femoral artery exposure and conduit insertion for catheter-based vascular procedures. Surgical cutdown access to femoral artery with graft placement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 34714?
The work RVU for CPT 34714 is 5.12. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology.
When is CPT 34714 used?
Used when percutaneous femoral access is not feasible. Provides secure arterial access for endovascular procedures.
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