35697 Reimplant artery each
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.
In Plain Language
moving an artery to a new location; reattaching a blood vessel
Clinical Context
Performed for arterial injury, anomalous origin, or when standard repair not feasible. Billable per artery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.93 |
| Total RVU | 2.93 |
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 2.93, this code ranks in the 20th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 35697?
CPT 35697 (Reimplant artery each) is a Surgery code. Reimplantation of artery into alternative location or adjacent structure for each separate artery. Restores blood supply following vascular injury or disease.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 35697?
The work RVU for CPT 35697 is 2.93. This code is primarily used by Vascular Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 35697 used?
Performed for arterial injury, anomalous origin, or when standard repair not feasible. Billable per artery.
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