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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 | LT - Left side of body 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $767.55 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 35693 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $595.365 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 35693 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 35693 by major payers:

$1,248.35

$1,196.56

$1,225.70

$1,389.29
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Basalt Orthopedic Surgery Center, LLC, Bosc
Basalt Orthopedic Surgery Center LLC
Methodist Surgery Center Germantown Lp
Journey Lite Of The Central Coast, LLC, Conejo Surgical Center
Journey Lite Of The Central Coast LLC
Essex Surgical Arts Surgery Center, LLC, Mobile Vascular Physicians
Essex Surgical Arts Surgery
New Mexico Orthopaedic Surgery Center, LLC, New Mexico Surgery Center Orthopaedics
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 35693 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 35693 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 35693 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35693-CPT | High | Surgery To Move Blood Vessel, Surgery To Move A Blood Vessel To Another Position In The Neck Upper Back Or Chest. The Procedure Is Done To Compensate For An Injury That Affects How Well Blood Flows. |
| 35695-CPT | High | Surgery To Move Blood Vessel, Surgery To Move A Blood Vessel To Another Position In The Neck Upper Back Or Chest. The Procedure Is Done To Compensate For An Injury That Affects How Well Blood Flows. |
| 35697-CPT | Low | Reimplantation Visceral Arter, Reimplantation Visceral Artery To Infrarenal Aortic Prosthesis Each Artery (List Separately Inaddition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 35701-CPT | Moderate | Exploration (Not Followed By S, Exploration (Not Followed By Surgical Repair) With Orwithout Lysis Of Artery Carotid Artery |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 35693. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 35693 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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