You Be the Coder: Arm Isn't Only Access Graft Location

Article Overview

This coding Q&A addresses dialysis access graft placement outside the arm and discusses how arteriovenous fistula and graft procedures are represented in the CPT code set. It is useful for coders working with vascular access procedures, especially when the operative location is a leg rather than an upper extremity. The article focuses on how the procedure documentation drives code selection and highlights that multiple CPT options may apply depending on the type of access created.