AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 3 (March)

Coding for Nonhemodialysis Graft Procedures (March 1999)

March 1999 page 6 Coding Communication Coding for Nonhemodialysis Graft Procedures Table 1: Comparison Between 1998 and 1999 Codes for Reporting Nonhemodialysis Graft Procedures In the last issue of the CPT Assistant, we looked at the coding changes related to hemodialysis grafting procedures (CPT Assistant, Vol. 9, Issue 2, February, 1999). In this article we will 1) identify the changes made for nonhemodialysis procedures, 2) identify the intent of use of the procedure codes for these services, and 3) provide examples of the codes use. Rational for Changes Prior to CPT 1999, only one code existed to describe bypass...

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