35601 Bpg com crtd-ipsi int crtd
Also known as: carotid bypass, carotid-to-carotid bypass, common to internal carotid bypass
Arterial bypass graft using composite prosthetic and autogenous vein material from common carotid to ipsilateral internal carotid artery. This procedure restores blood flow across carotid artery occlusions using a hybrid graft approach.
In Plain Language
bypass surgery using artificial and vein material in the neck; creating a new blood vessel around a blocked carotid artery
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid artery occlusion, stenosis, or aneurysm in high-risk surgical candidates. Used when standard carotid endarterectomy is not feasible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.41 |
| Total RVU | 26.41 |
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 26.41, this code ranks in the 90th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35601?
CPT 35601 (Bpg com crtd-ipsi int crtd) is a Surgery code. Arterial bypass graft using composite prosthetic and autogenous vein material from common carotid to ipsilateral internal carotid artery. This procedure restores blood flow across carotid artery occlusions using a hybrid graft approach.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35601?
The work RVU for CPT 35601 is 26.41. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35601 used?
Performed for symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid artery occlusion, stenosis, or aneurysm in high-risk surgical candidates. Used when standard carotid endarterectomy is not feasible.
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