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Adjuvant Techniques Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Lists adjuvant techniques used during arterial and venous operations, typically adjunctive maneuvers performed with primary vascular surgery. CPT range 35685–35686 includes two specific adjuvant technique codes.

Angioscopy Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Covers angioscopy procedures for visualization of vascular lumen using endoscopic equipment. CPT code 35400 is the singular code listed for angioscopy in this group.

Arterial Procedures

Covers arterial-specific interventional and surgical procedures including catheterization, thrombectomy, embolectomy and access for arterial therapies. CPT range 36600–36660 contains arterial procedure codes focused on arterial access and interventions.

Arterial Transposition Procedures

Describes arterial transposition procedures involving surgical repositioning or rerouting of arterial segments. CPT range 35691–35697 includes codes for various arterial transposition techniques.

Arteriovenous Fistula Repair Procedures

Covers repair and revision procedures for arteriovenous fistulas, commonly for dialysis access maintenance. CPT range 35180–35190 includes a set of codes for fistula repair and related procedures.

Bypass Graft Procedures

Encompasses bypass graft procedures on arteries and veins using vein, prosthetic, or alternative conduits for revascularization. CPT range 35500–35671 includes vein bypass codes, non-vein grafting codes and in-situ vein bypass subgroups.

Composite Graft Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Defines composite graft procedures combining multiple conduit types for arterial or venous reconstruction. CPT range 35681–35683 includes codes for composite graft configurations used in vascular surgery.

Dialysis Circuit Procedures

Includes procedures related to creation, revision and maintenance of dialysis circuits and related vascular access. CPT range 36901–36909 covers dialysis circuit-specific access and maintenance procedures.

Direct Repair of Aneurysm or Excision (Partial or Total) and Graft Insertion for Aneurysm, Pseudoaneurysm, Ruptured Aneurysm, and Associated Occlusive Disease Procedures

Covers direct repair, excision or partial/total resection of aneurysms and insertion of grafts for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm or rupture with associated occlusive disease. CPT range 35001–35152 comprises multiple open aneurysm repair and graft insertion codes.

Embolectomy/Thrombectomy Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Covers arterial and venous embolectomy and thrombectomy procedures for removal of emboli or thrombus with or without catheter assistance. CPT range 34001–34490 includes arterial and venous embolectomy/thrombectomy codes across anatomic sites.

Endovascular Repair Procedures of the Abdominal Aorta and/or Iliac Arteries

Covers endovascular repair of abdominal aortic and iliac artery aneurysms and related stent-graft procedures. CPT range 34701–34834 includes multiple codes for endovascular abdominal aortic and iliac repairs and device placements.

Endovascular Revascularization

Covers endovascular revascularization procedures such as angioplasty, stenting and atherectomy for peripheral vessels. CPT range 37236–37239 includes codes for lower extremity and other peripheral endovascular revascularization approaches.

Fenestrated Endovascular Repair Procedures of the Visceral and Infrarenal Aorta

Defines fenestrated endovascular aortic repair techniques for visceral and infrarenal aortic aneurysms using custom fenestrated stent-grafts. CPT range 34839–34848 includes codes for fenestrated endovascular repairs and device-specific procedures.

Hemodialysis Access, Intervascular Cannulation for Extracorporeal Circulation, or Shunt Insertion Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Includes hemodialysis access creation, intervascular cannulation for extracorporeal circulation and shunt insertion for long-term vascular access. CPT range 36800–36861 contains codes for creation, revision and maintenance of hemodialysis vascular access.

Intraosseous Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Lists intraosseous vascular access procedures used for emergency intraosseous infusion or vascular access. CPT code 36680 represents intraosseous vascular access in this grouping.

Intravascular Ultrasound Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Encompasses intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) procedures performed during vascular interventions for lumen and vessel wall imaging. CPT range 37252–37299 includes IVUS and related intravascular imaging codes often paired with endovascular interventions.},{

Ligation Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Includes ligation procedures on peripheral and central arteries and veins for treatment of varicosities, hemorrhage or vascular anomalies. CPT range 37565–37785 contains multiple ligation and obliteration codes for venous and arterial vessels.

Other Artery and Vein Procedures

Covers miscellaneous artery and vein procedures not classified elsewhere, including specialized vascular repairs and adjunctive services. CPT range 37788–37799 lists a small set of other artery and vein procedure codes.

Portal Decompression Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Includes portal decompression procedures such as transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement and portal-systemic shunts. CPT range 37140–37183 encompasses portal decompression and related vascular shunt procedures.

Repair Procedures Blood Vessel Other Than for Fistula, With or Without Patch Angioplasty

Covers repair of blood vessels other than for fistula, including primary repair, patch angioplasty and complex reconstructions. CPT range 35201–35286 includes multiple repair and patch angioplasty codes across arterial and venous sites.

Repair, Excision, Exploration, Revision Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Includes repair, excision, exploration and revision procedures on arteries and veins for thrombus, trauma or lesion management. CPT range 35700–35907 comprises diverse vessel repair and revision codes across vascular surgical practice.

Thromboendarterectomy Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Encompasses thromboendarterectomy procedures for removal of organized thrombus from arterial lumens, commonly pulmonary or peripheral arteries. CPT range 35301–35390 contains codes for thromboendarterectomy across various anatomic locations.

Transcatheter Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Covers transcatheter procedures on arteries and veins including angioplasty, stent deployment, atherectomy and thrombectomy. CPT range 37184–37218 spans multiple transcatheter arterial and venous intervention codes and device placements.

Vascular Embolization and Occlusion Procedures on Arteries and Veins

Encompasses vascular embolization and occlusion procedures including coil, plug, particle and liquid embolic therapies. CPT range 37241–37249 contains codes for embolization and occlusion procedures across arterial and venous territories.

Vascular Endoscopy Procedures

Covers vascular endoscopy procedures using endoluminal visualization techniques for diagnosis or intervention. CPT code 37501 is the single listed vascular endoscopy code in this group.