Wiki Arteriovenous Fistula

[nc_coder]

ok- I have been coding this for years, but this morning I am second guessing myself for some reason. I just need some reinforcement.
Creation of a brachio-cephalic arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis. What is the correct code for that?

 

[lindacoder]

now you have me second guessing but I believe it is 36821

 

[Monika Liddle]

A-V fistula

I don't have my CPT book at home with me but I do believe that is the correct code.

Monika

 

[nc_coder]

GREAT!!! That's what I've been using. Just needed a little reinforcement.
Thank you.

 

[hmanning]

Avf

It most definitely is 36821!!!