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35697 Reimplant artery each

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: artery reimplantation, arterial relocation, vessel relocation

Reimplantation of artery into alternative location or adjacent structure for each separate artery. Restores blood supply following vascular injury or disease.

Clinical Context

Performed for arterial injury, anomalous origin, or when standard repair not feasible. Billable per artery.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.93
Practice Expense RVU0.29
Malpractice RVU0.73
Total RVU3.95

Est. Medicare Payment

$131.93

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

Specialties

Vascular SurgeryGeneral 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.