35372 Rechanneling of artery
Also known as: upper extremity graft declotting, neck bypass graft reoperation
Reoperation (thrombectomy and revision) of upper extremity or neck arterial bypass graft with patency restoration.
In Plain Language
Reopening closed neck/arm graft; Removing clot from arm bypass
Clinical Context
Urgent intervention for upper extremity or cervical bypass graft thrombosis. Timing critical for limb/organ salvage; early thrombectomy with revision achieves better patency than delayed intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.12 |
| Total RVU | 18.12 |
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 18.12, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35372?
CPT 35372 (Rechanneling of artery) is a Surgery code. Reoperation (thrombectomy and revision) of upper extremity or neck arterial bypass graft with patency restoration.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35372?
The work RVU for CPT 35372 is 18.12. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35372 used?
Urgent intervention for upper extremity or cervical bypass graft thrombosis. Timing critical for limb/organ salvage; early thrombectomy with revision achieves better patency than delayed intervention.
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