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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.
Exploration (Not Followed By S, Exploration (Not Followed By Surgical Repair) With Orwithout Lysis Of Artery Carotid Artery
| 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 | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $383.44 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 35701 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $305.765 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 35701 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 35701 by major payers:
$675.87
$684.72
$718.66
$787.54
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CPT 35701
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne
$9,124.00Published rateRoseville Surgery Center, Lp, Roseville Surgery Center
Roseville Surgery Center Lp
$1,271.00Published rateOak Asc, LLC
Oak Asc LLC
$780.00Published rateOrtho Central
$575.00Published rateIndiana Skin Cancer Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC
$80.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 35701 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 35701 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 35701 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. |
| 35694-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 35701. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 35701 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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