35634 Bpg iliorenal
Also known as: iliorenal bypass, iliac-renal bypass, renal artery bypass
Arterial bypass graft from iliac artery to renal artery for renal artery stenosis or occlusion with hypertension or renal insufficiency. Restores renal perfusion.
In Plain Language
lower artery to kidney artery bypass; restoring blood flow to the kidney
Clinical Context
Indicated for renovascular hypertension or ischemic nephropathy due to renal artery stenosis. Alternative to aortic bypass when aorta is diseased.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 34.45 |
| Total RVU | 34.45 |
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 34.45, this code ranks in the 95th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35634?
CPT 35634 (Bpg iliorenal) is a Surgery code. Arterial bypass graft from iliac artery to renal artery for renal artery stenosis or occlusion with hypertension or renal insufficiency. Restores renal perfusion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35634?
The work RVU for CPT 35634 is 34.45. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Nephrology Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35634 used?
Indicated for renovascular hypertension or ischemic nephropathy due to renal artery stenosis. Alternative to aortic bypass when aorta is diseased.
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