35305 Rechanneling of artery
Also known as: popliteal endarterectomy, popliteal artery rechanneling
Rechanneling (thrombectomy with endarterectomy) of artery in the popliteal region with antegrade flow restoration.
In Plain Language
Cleaning out knee artery; Removing blockage from popliteal artery
Clinical Context
Surgical management of popliteal artery stenosis or occlusion causing calf claudication or acute ischemia. Requires careful dissection to avoid injury to surrounding neural and muscular structures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.01 |
| Total RVU | 23.01 |
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 23.01, this code ranks in the 87th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35305?
CPT 35305 (Rechanneling of artery) is a Surgery code. Rechanneling (thrombectomy with endarterectomy) of artery in the popliteal region with antegrade flow restoration.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35305?
The work RVU for CPT 35305 is 23.01. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35305 used?
Surgical management of popliteal artery stenosis or occlusion causing calf claudication or acute ischemia. Requires careful dissection to avoid injury to surrounding neural and muscular structures.
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