35694 Artery trnsposj subclav carotid
Also known as: subclavian-to-carotid transposition, SC-C transposition, carotid-assisted subclavian
Arterial transposition of subclavian artery to carotid artery for subclavian artery origin disease with combined vertebral insufficiency. Restores both subclavian and vertebral flow.
In Plain Language
moving the subclavian artery to attach to the carotid; relocating shoulder artery to neck artery
Clinical Context
Performed when subclavian stenosis combined with carotid disease. Allows single intervention for both.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.80 |
| Total RVU | 18.80 |
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 18.80, this code ranks in the 80th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35694?
CPT 35694 (Artery trnsposj subclav carotid) is a Surgery code. Arterial transposition of subclavian artery to carotid artery for subclavian artery origin disease with combined vertebral insufficiency. Restores both subclavian and vertebral flow.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35694?
The work RVU for CPT 35694 is 18.80. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 35694 used?
Performed when subclavian stenosis combined with carotid disease. Allows single intervention for both.
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