CPT^® 36820, Under Hemodialysis Access, Intervascular Cannulation for Extracorporeal Circulation, or Shunt Insertion Procedures on Arteries and Veins

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 36820 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Hemodialysis Access, Intervascular Cannulation for Extracorporeal Circulation, or Shunt Insertion Procedures on Arteries and Veins.

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The provider creates an arteriovenous anastomosis by connecting a vein to an artery in the forearm to provide better vascular access in patients with kidney failure who will receive hemodialysis treatments.

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[QUOTE="Robbin109, post: 393967, member: 31747"] Can someone tell me the difference between when to code 36821 and a transposition procedure 36818-36820? How will be dictation be different? Thank yo... [ Read More ]

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