35600 Open hrv uxtr artery 1 segment cab
Also known as: upper extremity artery harvest, arterial conduit procurement
Open harvest of upper extremity artery for transplantation or use as arterial conduit; first segment harvested.
In Plain Language
Taking arm artery for transplant; Harvesting artery from arm
Clinical Context
Arterial conduit procurement for complex vascular reconstruction. Used when venous grafts unavailable; arterial properties provide superior hemodynamic characteristics for certain applications.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.50 |
| Total RVU | 3.50 |
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 3.50, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35600?
CPT 35600 (Open hrv uxtr artery 1 segment cab) is a Surgery code. Open harvest of upper extremity artery for transplantation or use as arterial conduit; first segment harvested.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35600?
The work RVU for CPT 35600 is 3.50. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Transplant Surgery.
When is CPT 35600 used?
Arterial conduit procurement for complex vascular reconstruction. Used when venous grafts unavailable; arterial properties provide superior hemodynamic characteristics for certain applications.
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