AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 6 (June)
Cardiovascular System Bypass Graft, 35536, 35560 (Q&A) (June 1999)
June 1999 page 10a Coding Consultation Cardiovascular System Bypass Graft, 35536, 35560 (Q&A) Question I have a question regarding the renal bypass codes ( 35536 or 35560 ). Are these codes unilateral or bilateral? These procedures are often done unilaterally, but they may be performed bilaterally. AMA Comment The renal bypass codes ( 35536 , 35560 ) are unilateral codes. For example, if a bilateral splenorenal bypass is performed using vein graft, then you would report CPT code 35536 , Bypass graft, with vein; splenorenal, with the modifier -50 appended to indicate that the procedure was performed bilaterally. Cardiovascular System...
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Article Overview
This short CPT coding Q&A addresses a renal bypass graft question from AMA/CPT Assistant and focuses on how the topic is discussed in relation to procedure laterality and modifier use. It is relevant to coders working with cardiovascular surgery, vascular surgery, and CPT reporting guidance from the AMA.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coders and auditors quickly determine whether the article is relevant to a renal bypass graft coding question and to broader CPT guidance on unilateral versus bilateral procedure reporting.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a renal bypass graft laterality question
- What type of CPT coding guidance the AMA comment provides
- Which coding topic areas the consultation addresses
- How the discussion relates to bilateral procedure reporting
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Cardiovascular surgery coding specialists
- Vascular surgery coders
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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