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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 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 62 - Co-Surgeons 22 - Increased Procedural Services |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 34846 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,380.40 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 34846 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 34846 by major payers:

$2,290.54

$2,481.47

$2,505.90

$4,670.48
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Waverley Surgery Center LLC, Waverley Surgery Center
Waverley Surgery Center, L.P.
Shore Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
Shore Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC
Renaissance Surgery Center, LLC
Renaissance Surgery Center LLC
North Texas Team Care Surgery Center LLC
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Eye Physicians Of Sussex County
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 34846 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 34846 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 34846 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34830-CPT | High | Revision Of Artery Repair, Surgery To Revise An Initial Failed Attempt To Stabilize A Bulge (Aneurysm) Or Repair A Segment Of The Largest Artery (Aorta). The Procedure Inserts A Support Device (Stent). |
| 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 |
| 34846-CPT | High | Visc Infraren Abd 2 Prosth, Endovascular Repair Of Visceral Aorta And Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta Eg Aneurysm Pseudoaneurysm Dissection Penetrating Ulcer Intramural Hematoma Or Traumatic Disruption With A Fenestrated Visceral Aortic Endograft And Concomitant Unibody Or Modular Infrarenal 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 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 34846. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 34846 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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