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35522 Artery byp graft axill-brachial

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: axillary-brachial bypass, AB bypass

Arterial bypass graft from axillary to brachial artery with restoration of forearm and hand blood flow.

Clinical Context

Revascularization for brachial artery stenosis/occlusion causing hand ischemia. Provides direct perfusion bypass for diseased upper extremity vessels.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU22.57
Practice Expense RVU3.54
Malpractice RVU5.76
Total RVU31.87

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,064.46

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryHand SurgeryGeneral Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.