CPT code 35306 denotes removal of thrombus or plaque from an additional tibial or peroneal artery performed during the same operative session as a separately reportable thromboendarterectomy on the initial tibial or peroneal artery. This add-on surgical code captures instances when multiple tibial or peroneal arteries are treated in one encounter and is important for accurate clinical documentation, coding, and national utilization tracking for peripheral vascular surgical care.

Key national payers included in this review are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the code’s clinical intent and service setting, common billing modifiers and payer considerations, and the typical operational context when the code is reported. The publication outlines benchmarks for use and coding practices where available and highlights clinical context relevant to peripheral arterial thromboendarterectomy procedures.

This summary is written for a national audience and provides clarity on the code’s purpose, typical sites of service, and what to expect in payer coverage discussions and billing workflows. Data not available in the input are noted where applicable in the full publication.