May 11, 2023

Question:
What code is used to make an incision over the femoral artery to evaluate for injury, and explore it without any repair?

Answer:
Use code 35703, Exploration not followed by surgical repair, artery; lower extremity (eg, common femoral, deep femoral, superficial femoral, popliteal, tibial, peroneal)

*This response is based on the best information available as of 05/11/23.