35301 Rechanneling of artery
Also known as: carotid endarterectomy, carotid artery rechanneling
Rechanneling (thrombectomy with endarterectomy) of artery in the carotid region with restoration of antegrade flow.
In Plain Language
Cleaning out carotid artery; Removing blockage from neck artery
Clinical Context
Surgical management of carotid artery stenosis (>50-70%) causing cerebrovascular symptoms or found incidentally. Gold standard for symptomatic disease with lower perioperative risk compared to stenting.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 20.63 |
| Total RVU | 20.63 |
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 20.63, this code ranks in the 83rd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35301?
CPT 35301 (Rechanneling of artery) is a Surgery code. Rechanneling (thrombectomy with endarterectomy) of artery in the carotid region with restoration of antegrade flow.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35301?
The work RVU for CPT 35301 is 20.63. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35301 used?
Surgical management of carotid artery stenosis (>50-70%) causing cerebrovascular symptoms or found incidentally. Gold standard for symptomatic disease with lower perioperative risk compared to stenting.
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