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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Harvest Of Upper Extremity Vei, Harvest Of Upper Extremity Vein 1 Segment For Lower Extremity Or Coronary Artery Bypass Procedure (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
| 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 | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $286.91 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 35500 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $246.65 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 35500 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 35500 by major payers:
$433.09
$450.42
$463.49
$513.13
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CPT 35500
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Oakhurst Endoscopy Asc LLC, Ocean Surgical Pavilion, Inc.
$1,344.00Published rateGlen Echo Surgery Center, LLC
Glen Echo Surgery Center LLC
$574.00Published rateMcdowell Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$299.00Published rateEye Surgery Center Of The Desert
$151.00Published rateSurgeyecare, Inc., Surgeyecare General Partnership
$60.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 35500 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 35500 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 35500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35500-CPT | Moderate | Harvest Of Upper Extremity Vei, Harvest Of Upper Extremity Vein 1 Segment For Lower Extremity Or Coronary Artery Bypass Procedure (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 35523-CPT | High | Vein Graft For Arm Bypass, Surgery To Bypass A Blockage Between The Arteries Of The Upper And Lower Arms Using A Vein Graft. |
| 35525-CPT | High | Bypass Graft, With Vein; Brachial-Brachial |
| 35526-CPT | High | Bypass Grft W/ Vein; Aortosubclavian Aortoinnominat Or Aortocar, Bypass Graft With Vein; Aortosubclavian Aortoinnominate Or Aortocar |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 35500. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 35500 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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