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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.
Surgery For Blocked Artery, Surgery To Remove Plaque Or Clots From One Or More Arteries. The Procedure May Include Repairing A Damaged Blood Vessel With A Patch (Graft) From Another Blood Vessel.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | LT - Left side of body 78 - Return to OR - related procedure RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,461.96 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 35311 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,142.905 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 35311 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 35311 by major payers:
$2,174.81
$2,150.10
$2,223.97
$2,539.36
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CPT 35311
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Front Range Orthopedic Surgery Center LLC
$28,000.00Published ratePharos Enterprises Of Wisconsin, LLC
Pharos Enterprises Of Wisconsin LLC
$1,368.00Published rateSurgery Nevada LLC
$855.00Published rateEye Surgery Center Of Wisconsin, LLC
$406.00Published rateThe Overland Park Ks Endoscopy Asc LLC, Endoscopic Imaging Center
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$124.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 35311 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 35311 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 35311 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35306-CPT | Moderate | Surgery For Blocked Artery, Surgery To Remove Plaque Or Clots From One Or More Arteries. The Procedure May Include Repairing A Damaged Blood Vessel With A Patch (Graft) From Another Blood Vessel. |
| 35311-CPT | High | Surgery For Blocked Artery, Surgery To Remove Plaque Or Clots From One Or More Arteries. The Procedure May Include Repairing A Damaged Blood Vessel With A Patch (Graft) From Another Blood Vessel. |
| 35321-CPT | High | Surgery For Blocked Artery, Surgery To Remove Plaque Or Clots From One Or More Arteries. The Procedure May Include Repairing A Damaged Blood Vessel With A Patch (Graft) From Another Blood Vessel. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 35311. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 35311 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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