35642 Bpg carotid-vertebral
Also known as: carotid-vertebral bypass, carotid-to-vertebral bypass, vertebral artery revascularization
Arterial bypass graft from carotid artery to vertebral artery for vertebral artery stenosis or occlusion causing posterior circulation insufficiency. Restores vertebrobasilar flow.
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis or occlusion causing vertebrobasilar insufficiency. Less common with endovascular options.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.72 |
| Total RVU | 27.09 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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