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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.
Reimplantation Visceral Arter, Reimplantation Visceral Artery To Infrarenal Aortic Prosthesis Each Artery (List Separately Inaddition 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 | 80 - Assistant surgeon 62 - Co-Surgeons |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $131.93 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 35697 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $105.35 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 35697 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 35697 by major payers:
$188.78
$209.21
$216.63
$237.02
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CPT 35697
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Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center Munras Ave
Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center, LLC
$6,158.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Peoria, LLC, Surgery Center Of Peoria
Surgery Center Of Peoria LLC
$1,049.00Published rateParkwest Surgery Center Lp
$800.00Published rateEnt Of South Georgia Surgery Center LLC
$584.00Published rateUnion Pines Surgery Center,LLC
Union Pines Surgery Center, LLC
$272.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 35697 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 35697 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 35697 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35681-CPT | Low | Multiple Bypass Grafts, Surgery To Bypass (Re-Route) Blood Flow Around A Blocked Blood Vessel Using A Conduit Made Of A Vein And Artificial Graft. |
| 35683-CPT | Moderate | Bypass Graft Autogenous Compo, Bypass Graft Autogenous Composite Three Or More Segmentsof Vein From Two Or More Locations (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 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. |
| 35697-CPT | Low | Reimplantation Visceral Arter, Reimplantation Visceral Artery To Infrarenal Aortic Prosthesis Each Artery (List Separately Inaddition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 35697. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 35697 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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