What is the CPT code for endovascular aneurysm repair?

Use CPT codes 34701, 34702, 34703, 34704, 34705, 34706, 34707, or 34708 for the repair of an abdominal aortic/iliac artery aneurysm (with or without rupture) with an endovascular prosthesis.

What is an aorta?

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. This artery is responsible for transporting oxygen rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The aorta begins at the left ventricle of the heart, extending upward into the chest to form an arch.

What is CPT code 34841?

The new codes include CPT code 34841, which states “Endovascular repair of visceral aorta (eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer, intramural hematoma, or traumatic disruption) by deployment of a fenestrated visceral aortic endograft and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation.

What is procedure code 34705?

CPT® 34705, Under Endovascular Repair Procedures of the Abdominal Aorta and/or Iliac Arteries. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 34705 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Endovascular Repair Procedures of the Abdominal Aorta and/or Iliac Arteries.

What does 34845-34848 stand for in medical category?

34845-34848 are used to report deployment of a fenestrated endoprosthesis that spans from the visceral aorta (including one, two, or three or four visceral artery origins) through the infrarenal aorta into the common iliac arteries.

What is CPT 34830 for tube prosthesis?

CPT 34830 – Tube prosthesis (open repair of infrarenal aortic) following unsuccessful endovascular repair. A. For Fenestrated Endovascular repair of the visceral aorta (34841- 34844) B. For Fenestrated Endovascular repair of the visceral aorta and concomitant infrarenal abdominal aorta (34845 – 34848)

When was CPT code 34841 added to FEVAR code?

In 2014, CPT codes 34841-34848 were added to describe endovascular fenestrated graft procedures.

What is the balloon angioplasty code 34841-34844?

Balloon angioplasty is performed to appropriately seat and seal the distal end of the visceral endoprosthesis. The visceral aorta includes the superior mesenteric, celiac and two renal arteries. Code 34841-34844 is utilized for repair of an abdominal aortic anomaly such as those listed in the code descriptor.