34833 Opn ilac artery expos cndt crtj
Also known as: open iliac exposure with conduit, iliac graft exposure
Open iliac artery exposure with conduit insertion for vascular procedures. Surgical exposure of iliac artery with synthetic graft placement.
In Plain Language
surgical opening of pelvis artery with graft tube
Clinical Context
Add-on code used when iliac artery exposure requires graft conduit for safe exposure or repair of complex pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.96 |
| Total RVU | 7.96 |
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 7.96, this code ranks in the 50th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 34833?
CPT 34833 (Opn ilac artery expos cndt crtj) is a Surgery code. Open iliac artery exposure with conduit insertion for vascular procedures. Surgical exposure of iliac artery with synthetic graft placement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 34833?
The work RVU for CPT 34833 is 7.96. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery.
When is CPT 34833 used?
Add-on code used when iliac artery exposure requires graft conduit for safe exposure or repair of complex pathology.
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