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If the documentation records an open surgery directly at the aneurysm site, see CPT 35001-35152 to report.
Femoral Artery: 34812
Femoral Artery (Bilateral): 34812-50
Iliac Artery (Unilateral): 34820
Iliac Artery (Bilateral): 34820-50
Aorta alone (no selective catheterization): 36200
Aorta Bilateral (Identifies accessing aorta via both legs): 36200-50
Aorta + 1St Order Vessel (eg, renal artery) via different access points (Both legs): 36200 and 36245
Tube: 34800
Modular Bifurcated: 34802
Unibody Bifurcated: 34804
(Note: Only one of these codes should be reported.)
Examples include: S&I for Repair: CPT 75952 Extension Cuffs: CPT 34825 and +34826 S&I for extension cuffs: CPT 75953 Balloon angioplasty outside endograft:
35473 or 35454 35471 or 35450
Arterial Occlusion or Embolization: 37204
Aortic Extender
Iliac Extender
Tube prosthesis: CPT 34830
Aorto-bi-iliac prosthesis: CPT 34831
Aorto-bifemoral prosthesis: CPT 34832
Step #1: Is this an endovascular repair, or an open repair?
Step #2: Was there open surgical exposure of an artery?
Step #3: What catheters were introduced into the aorta or aortic branches?
Step #4: What type of device was used for the repair?
Step #5: Were other separately reportable services provided?
Step #6: Was the endovascular repair converted to an open procedure?
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