35685 Bypass graft patency/patch
Also known as: graft patency revision, graft patch angioplasty, bypass revision
Revision or supplementation of bypass graft patency assessment or patch angioplasty to correct intimal hyperplasia or anastomotic stenosis. Restores graft function.
In Plain Language
fixing a bypass graft that's narrowing; enlarging a graft with a patch
Clinical Context
Performed for early or late graft stenosis. May use interposition patch of vein or prosthetic material.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.94 |
| Total RVU | 3.94 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.94, this code ranks in the 27th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35685?
CPT 35685 (Bypass graft patency/patch) is a Surgery code. Revision or supplementation of bypass graft patency assessment or patch angioplasty to correct intimal hyperplasia or anastomotic stenosis. Restores graft function.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35685?
The work RVU for CPT 35685 is 3.94. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery.
When is CPT 35685 used?
Performed for early or late graft stenosis. May use interposition patch of vein or prosthetic material.
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