35531 Artery byp graft aorcel/aormesen
Also known as: aortoceliac/aortomesenteric bypass, visceral bypass
Arterial bypass graft from aorta to celiac and superior mesenteric artery with restoration of visceral perfusion.
In Plain Language
Bypass to stomach and intestine blood vessels; Restoring blood flow to organs
Clinical Context
Revascularization for chronic mesenteric ischemia from atherosclerotic disease. Indicated for patients with postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss refractory to medical management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 38.13 |
| Total RVU | 38.13 |
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 38.13, this code ranks in the 97th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35531?
CPT 35531 (Artery byp graft aorcel/aormesen) is a Surgery code. Arterial bypass graft from aorta to celiac and superior mesenteric artery with restoration of visceral perfusion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35531?
The work RVU for CPT 35531 is 38.13. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35531 used?
Revascularization for chronic mesenteric ischemia from atherosclerotic disease. Indicated for patients with postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss refractory to medical management.
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