35572 Harvest femoropopliteal vein
Also known as: saphenous vein harvest, vein procurement
Harvest of femoropopliteal vein (greater saphenous vein from thigh and knee region) for use as bypass graft conduit.
In Plain Language
Taking vein from thigh for graft; Harvesting vein for bypass
Clinical Context
Autogenous vein procurement for lower extremity bypass grafting. Saphenous vein harvesting enables conduit selection with optimal size matching to recipient vessel.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.64 |
| Total RVU | 6.64 |
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 6.64, this code ranks in the 43rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35572?
CPT 35572 (Harvest femoropopliteal vein) is a Surgery code. Harvest of femoropopliteal vein (greater saphenous vein from thigh and knee region) for use as bypass graft conduit.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35572?
The work RVU for CPT 35572 is 6.64. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 35572 used?
Autogenous vein procurement for lower extremity bypass grafting. Saphenous vein harvesting enables conduit selection with optimal size matching to recipient vessel.
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