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35681 Composite byp graft pros & vein

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: composite bypass graft, prosthetic-vein composite, hybrid graft

Composite arterial bypass graft using combination of prosthetic material and autogenous vein segments. Used when saphenous vein alone is inadequate.

Clinical Context

Performed when autogenous vein is insufficient in length or quality. Add-on code for composite graft construction.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.56
Practice Expense RVU0.19
Malpractice RVU0.40
Total RVU2.15

Est. Medicare Payment

$71.81

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.