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I77.0 vs Z98.890 or a more appropriate code if any.

Date: Aug 3, 2022

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Patient with stage 5 chronic kidney disease who has had a left brachial fistula placed in preparation for dialysis if needed in the future. I cannot find a code that seems to be appropriate since the brachial fistula has not been used. Would maybe Z98.890 be appropriate?? I have had one coder say to use I77.0, but I don't feel this is appropriate since this was not an abnormal connection. Any help with this matter is greatly appreciated.

Question ID : 17599
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