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Brachiocephalic AVF

Date: Mar 19, 2019

Question:

I have been using code 36821 for both radiocephalic and brachiocephalic fistulae. My physician states code 36821 is okay for radiocephalic but not for brachiocephalic, and he states code 36818 is for both cephalic transposition and brachiocephalic fistula. I'm very confused now. Please clarify.

Question ID : 12229
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