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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | GC - Service performed by resident under supervision 62 - Co-Surgeons |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 34844 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,406.51 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 34844 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 34844 by major payers:

$2,428.74

$2,650.79

$2,617.44

$4,367.03
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Whitehall Surgery Center, Ltd, Pickerington Surgery Center
Surgcenter Northeast LLC
Surgcenter Northeast, LLC
Palm Beach Gardens Regional Surgery Center LLC
Palm Beach Regional Opco LLC
Arc Of Georgia, LLC, Premier Surgery Center
Arc Of Georgia LLC
Snks Enterprises LLC, Sol Valley Surgery Center
Snks Enterprises LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 34844 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 34844 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 34844 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34841-CPT | High | Endovasc Visc Aorta 1 Graft, Endovascular Repair Of Visceral Aorta Eg Aneurysm Pseudoaneurysm Dissection Penetrating Ulcer Intramural Hematoma Or Traumatic Disruption By Deployment Of A Fenestrated Visceral Aortic Endograft And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Including Target Zone Angioplasty When Performed Including One Visceral Artery Endoprosthesis Superior Mesenteric Celiac Or Renal Artery |
| 34842-CPT | High | Endovasc Visc Aorta 2 Graft, Endovascular Repair Of Visceral Aorta Eg Aneurysm Pseudoaneurysm Dissection Penetrating Ulcer Intramural Hematoma Or Traumatic Disruption By Deployment Of A Fenestrated Visceral Aortic Endograft And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Including Target Zone Angioplasty When Performed Including Two Visceral Artery Endoprostheses Superior Mesenteric Celiac And Or Renal Artery S |
| 34843-CPT | High | Endovasc Visc Aorta 3 Graft, Endovascular Repair Of Visceral Aorta Eg Aneurysm Pseudoaneurysm Dissection Penetrating Ulcer Intramural Hematoma Or Traumatic Disruption By Deployment Of A Fenestrated Visceral Aortic Endograft And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Including Target Zone Angioplasty When Performed Including Three Visceral Artery Endoprostheses Superior Mesenteric Celiac And Or Renal Artery S |
| 34844-CPT | High | Endovasc Visc Aorta 4 Graft, Endovascular Repair Of Visceral Aorta Eg Aneurysm Pseudoaneurysm Dissection Penetrating Ulcer Intramural Hematoma Or Traumatic Disruption By Deployment Of A Fenestrated Visceral Aortic Endograft And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Including Target Zone Angioplasty When Performed Including Four Or More Visceral Artery Endoprostheses Superior Mesenteric Celiac And Or Renal Artery S |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 34844. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 34844 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
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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