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35538 Artery byp graft aortobi-iliac

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: aorto-bifemoral bypass, bilateral iliac bypass

Arterial bypass graft from aorta to bilateral iliac arteries with restoration of bilateral lower extremity blood flow.

Clinical Context

Revascularization for bilateral iliac stenosis or occlusion causing claudication or critical limb ischemia. Excellent long-term patency with direct aortic inflow.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU45.85
Practice Expense RVU5.82
Malpractice RVU11.75
Total RVU63.42

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,118.23

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

Specialties

Vascular 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.