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CPT 34704: Aorto–Uni–Iliac Endograft Repair of Infrarenal Aorta or Iliac Artery
CPT code 34704 represents the endovascular placement of an aorto–uni–iliac endograft to repair the infrarenal aorta or an iliac artery for nonrupture indications. This comprehensive procedure code bundles preprocedure sizing and device selection, nonselective catheterization, adjunctive angioplasty or stenting, any necessary endograft extensions from the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and radiological supervision and interpretation. Nationally, this procedure is an important element of minimally invasive aortic and iliac aneurysm and occlusive disease management, affecting hospital resource allocation, device utilization, and specialty reimbursement.
Key payers addressed in the analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context and coding scope for 34704, expected sites of service, and typical service components captured by the code. The publication outlines benchmarks and utilization patterns where available, highlights relevant payment and policy considerations affecting coverage and billing, and situates the code within common vascular service lines. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable; the narrative focuses on national implications rather than state-level specifics.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 34704 describes placement of an aorto–uni–iliac endograft to repair the infrarenal aorta or an iliac artery for reasons other than rupture or injury. The code includes pre-procedure sizing and device selection, any nonselective catheterization, angioplasty or stenting performed in association with the repair, any endograft extensions from the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all radiological supervision and interpretation performed during the procedure.
Service type: Endovascular aortic/iliac repair using an aorto–uni–iliac endograft
Typical site of service: Hospital-based vascular interventional suite or hybrid operating room, often performed by vascular surgery or interventional radiology teams.