Ask Dr. Z

Ask Dr. Z Knowledge Base houses over 7,500 coding questions and answers dating back to 2013.

Ask Dr. Z Disclaimer

Please note this question was answered in 2010. The coding advice may or may not be outdated.

Valvulotomy of AV shunt upper extremity

Date: Oct 4, 2010

Question:

Can lysis of a valve be reported in addition to the code for creation of an AV fistula? Our surgeons are passing a Mill's valvulome and doing lyse of the valve in the vein to control the flow of blood thru the fistula.

Question ID : 2301
Sign up for a membership to view the answer to this question.

Need to ask Dr.Z?

Don't see the answer you're looking for in the knowledge base? No problem. You can ask Dr. Z directly!
Ask Dr. Z a question now!