34834 Opn brach artery expos
Also known as: open brachial exposure, brachial cutdown, brachial artery exposure
Open brachial artery exposure for vascular procedures. Surgical access and exposure of brachial artery.
In Plain Language
surgical opening to access arm artery
Clinical Context
Used for surgical access to brachial artery for AV fistula creation, repair, or other vascular interventions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.58 |
| Total RVU | 2.58 |
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 2.58, this code ranks in the 18th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 34834?
CPT 34834 (Opn brach artery expos) is a Surgery code. Open brachial artery exposure for vascular procedures. Surgical access and exposure of brachial artery.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 34834?
The work RVU for CPT 34834 is 2.58. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery.
When is CPT 34834 used?
Used for surgical access to brachial artery for AV fistula creation, repair, or other vascular interventions.
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