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CodeMap® Radiology Briefing: 1/29/2010

Editor's Welcome:

The following discussion concerning the coding and coverage of procedures used to maintain arteriovenous fistulas is presented by Ms. Stacie Buck. She is a frequent contributer to the CodeMap Radiology Briefing and has over 18 years of experience in the health care industry.  To find out more about Ms. Buck and her organization, RadRx, visit www.radrx.com.

Sincerely,

Gregory Root, Esq.

Dialysis Access Maintenance Coding - A Closer Look for 2010

Stacie L. Buck, RHIA, CCS­P, RCC, CIC
President & Senior Consultant
sbuck@radrx.com

Arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) are surgically created conduits, which directly connect a superficial artery to a venous structure. Often these grafts become occluded and require a therapeutic intervention to restore optimal function ....

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