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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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.
| 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 | $379.77 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 35703 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $294.62 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 35703 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 35703 by major payers:

$548.05

$585.83

$603.56

$673.83
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Hospital For Special Surgery West Side Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Hss West Side Asc, LLC
Culpeper Surgery Center LLC
Culpeper Surgery Center, LLC
Advanced Surgical Center Of Beverly Hills LLC, Surgery Center Of Beverly Hills LLC
Advanced Surgical Center Of Beverly Hills LLC
Ambulatory Center For Endoscopy, LLC, Hudson Bergen Endo-Surgical Center
Leo R. Mccafferty, M.D., Surgical Center
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 35703 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 35703 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 35703 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35691-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. |
| 35702-CPT | Moderate | Exploration Not Followed By Su, Exploration Not Followed By Surgical Repair Artery Upper Extremity (Eg Axillary Brachial Radial Ulnar) |
| 35703-CPT | Moderate | Expl N Flwd Surg Lxtr Art, Exploration Not Followed By Surgical Repair Artery Lower Extremity Eg Common Femoral Deep Femoral Superficial Femoral Popliteal Tibial Peroneal |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 35703. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 35703 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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