61703 Clamp neck artery
Also known as: carotid artery clipping, neck artery occlusion
Open surgical occlusion or clipping of extracranial blood vessel (carotid artery) in head and neck region.
In Plain Language
Blocking main neck blood vessel
Clinical Context
Rarely performed procedure for uncontrolled epistaxis or tumor hemostasis. Largely replaced by endovascular therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.33 |
| Total RVU | 18.33 |
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 18.33, this code ranks in the 80th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 61703?
CPT 61703 (Clamp neck artery) is a Surgery code. Open surgical occlusion or clipping of extracranial blood vessel (carotid artery) in head and neck region.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 61703?
The work RVU for CPT 61703 is 18.33. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 61703 used?
Rarely performed procedure for uncontrolled epistaxis or tumor hemostasis. Largely replaced by endovascular therapy.
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