35400 Angioscopy
Also known as: angioscopy, endoluminal visualization
Angioscopy (visualization of vessel interior) with imaging for diagnostic assessment or guidance of vascular procedures.
In Plain Language
Looking inside blood vessel; Camera examination of artery/vein
Clinical Context
Intraoperative imaging technique allowing direct visualization of vessel lumen to detect intimal flaps, thrombus, atherosclerotic disease, or assess anastomotic quality. Increasingly replaced by intraoperative duplex imaging.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.93 |
| Total RVU | 2.93 |
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 2.93, this code ranks in the 20th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35400?
CPT 35400 (Angioscopy) is a Surgery code. Angioscopy (visualization of vessel interior) with imaging for diagnostic assessment or guidance of vascular procedures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35400?
The work RVU for CPT 35400 is 2.93. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Interventional Radiology.
When is CPT 35400 used?
Intraoperative imaging technique allowing direct visualization of vessel lumen to detect intimal flaps, thrombus, atherosclerotic disease, or assess anastomotic quality. Increasingly replaced by intraoperative duplex imaging.
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