Fem-Fem Bypass

Fem-Fem Bypass

April 29, 2021

Question:
How is a left femoral to right femoral artery bypass with PTFE reported?

Answer:
Report code 35661, Bypass graft, with other than vein, femoral- femoral. This code applies to fem-fem bypass in the same leg or from one leg to the opposite leg.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 04/29/21.

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