CPT® Code 34813

Add-On Code

Placement of femoral-femoral prosthetic graft during endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

The procedure described by CPT® Code 34813 involves the placement of a femoral-femoral prosthetic graft during an endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. This surgical intervention is specifically indicated when one iliac artery remains patent, while the other is affected by occlusive disease. The femoral-femoral graft serves as a bypass to restore blood flow from the healthy femoral artery to the occluded femoral artery, thereby facilitating adequate circulation. The procedure utilizes a tunneling device to create a subcutaneous tunnel that arches across the abdomen, connecting the two femoral arteries. This approach is essential for patients who require an endovascular repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, as it allows for the effective management of vascular occlusions while minimizing the need for more invasive surgical techniques. The careful selection of an appropriately sized conduit and the meticulous anastomosis of the graft to the femoral arteries are critical steps in ensuring the success of the procedure and the restoration of normal blood flow.