35665 Bpg iliofemoral
Also known as: iliofemoral bypass, iliac-femoral bypass, iliac-fem
Arterial bypass graft from iliac artery to femoral artery for iliac or proximal femoral occlusion. Restores blood flow to the lower extremity.
In Plain Language
pelvic to thigh artery bypass; rerouting blood from pelvic artery to leg
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic iliac or proximal femoral artery disease. May be stage 1 of more extensive repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.79 |
| Total RVU | 21.79 |
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 21.79, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35665?
CPT 35665 (Bpg iliofemoral) is a Surgery code. Arterial bypass graft from iliac artery to femoral artery for iliac or proximal femoral occlusion. Restores blood flow to the lower extremity.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35665?
The work RVU for CPT 35665 is 21.79. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35665 used?
Used for symptomatic iliac or proximal femoral artery disease. May be stage 1 of more extensive repair.
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