35500 Harvest vein for bypass
Also known as: vein harvesting, saphenous vein procurement
Harvest of saphenous vein or cephalic vein for use as bypass graft conduit in arterial reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Autogenous vein procurement for arterial bypass grafting. Saphenous vein preferred for coronary and infrapopliteal grafts. Cephalic or basilic veins used for upper extremity reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.28 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.73 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.58 |
| Total RVU | 8.59 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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