Why was CPT code 35381, Thromboendarterectomy, with or without patch graft; femoral and/or popliteal, and/or tibioperoneal, deleted in 2006? ...

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Article Overview

This short article addresses a CPT coding change for lower-extremity thromboendarterectomy and explains the general reason a legacy code was deleted in favor of a more detailed set of related codes. It is useful for coders, billers, and vascular surgery staff who track CPT updates and need to understand how procedure reporting changed for distinct lower-extremity vessels.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding CPT code revisions helps prevent use of outdated codes and supports accurate procedure reporting when code sets are updated.

What You Will Learn

  • Why a legacy CPT thromboendarterectomy code was deleted
  • How CPT updates can replace broad procedure codes with more specific vessel-based codes
  • What type of coding change occurred in 2006 for lower-extremity vascular procedures
  • How CPT revisions can affect procedure reporting in vascular surgery

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Vascular surgery billers
  • Clinical documentation staff

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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