35341 Rechanneling of artery
Also known as: ulnar/radial endarterectomy, forearm artery rechanneling
Rechanneling (thrombectomy with endarterectomy) of ulnar or radial artery with restoration of forearm blood flow.
In Plain Language
Cleaning out forearm artery; Removing blockage from wrist artery
Clinical Context
Surgical management of radial or ulnar artery stenosis/occlusion causing hand claudication or digital ischemia. Less commonly performed; may require duplex assessment of palmar arch adequacy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 25.55 |
| Total RVU | 25.55 |
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 25.55, this code ranks in the 89th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35341?
CPT 35341 (Rechanneling of artery) is a Surgery code. Rechanneling (thrombectomy with endarterectomy) of ulnar or radial artery with restoration of forearm blood flow.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35341?
The work RVU for CPT 35341 is 25.55. This code is primarily used by Hand Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Microsurgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35341 used?
Surgical management of radial or ulnar artery stenosis/occlusion causing hand claudication or digital ischemia. Less commonly performed; may require duplex assessment of palmar arch adequacy.
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