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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 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,001.03 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 35525 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $780.905 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 35525 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 35525 by major payers:

$1,529.29

$1,594.56

$1,636.97

$1,817.32
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Kissimmee Surgicare Ltd
Baptist Surgery And Endoscopy Centers, LLC
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
Surgery Center At Corporate Way LLC
Sebastopol Asc, L.P.
Sebastopol Asc Lp
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 35525 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 35525 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 35525 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35522-CPT | High | Bypass Graft, With Vein; Axillary-Brachial |
| 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 |
| 35606-CPT | High | Artery Bypass With Graft, Surgery To Bypass (Re-Route) Blood Flow Around A Blocked Artery Using A Synthetic Material (Graft) To Replace The Diseased Artery. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 35525. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 35525 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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