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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Reconstruction Of Vena Cava, Any Method
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,416.53 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 34502 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,108.28 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 34502 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 34502 by major payers:
$1,956.97
$2,149.94
$2,333.77
$2,486.35
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CPT 34502
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Aurora Gi Asc LLC, Wisconsin Digestive Health Center
Aurora Gi Asc LLC
$16,050.00Published rateGeorgia Spine Surgery Center, LLC, Gns Surgery Center
Georgia Spine Surgery Center, LLC
$1,234.00Published ratePaoli Surgery Center LLC
$850.00Published rateBrown Urology, Inc., Collyer Street Operatory
Brown Urology Inc
$534.00Published rateDelmar Surgical Center LLC
$262.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 34502 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 34502 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 34502 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 34501-CPT | High | Reconstruct Blood Vessel Valve, Surgery To Repair And Reconstruct A Valve In The Major Blood Vessel In The Groin (Femoral Vein). |
| 34502-CPT | High | Reconstruction Of Vena Cava, Any Method |
| 34510-CPT | High | Reconstruct Vein Valve, Surgery To Reconstruct A Malfunctioning Valve Located In A Vein Anywhere In The Body. The Procedure May Involve Grafting A Replacement Or Connecting The Vein To Another Valve. |
| 34520-CPT | High | Reconstruct Vein Valve, Surgery To Reconstruct A Malfunctioning Valve Located In A Vein Anywhere In The Body. The Procedure May Involve Grafting A Replacement Or Connecting The Vein To Another Valve. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 34502. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 34502 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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