tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2022 Issue Q4

CPT® 2023: Grasp Fistula Creation Code Distinctions

See how procedure and payer may guide correct code choice. Two new fistula creation codes go into effect Jan. 1, 2023, but will you be ready to distinguish those procedures from existing, similar codes? We have the lowdown on the new codes, plus a rundown of existing HCPCS Level II and CPT® codes to help you hone your coding for these procedures. Purpose: Surgeons may create an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) to provide vascular access for hemodialysis patients. Terminology: As you compare the fistula creation codes, keep the following terms in mind: Fistula: Abnormal passageway between two structures, such as...

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