RENAL DIALYSIS AND AV FISTULA PROCEDURES

Question 1

What are the kidneys responsible for in the human body?

Answer 1

The filters of the human body

Question 2

What is required when kidneys stop functioning properly?

Answer 2

Dialysis

Question 3

What does ESRD stand for?

Answer 3

End-stage renal disease

Question 4

What are the two treatment options for patients with ESRD?

Answer 4

• Kidney transplant
• Dialysis

Question 5

How many codes does ICD-10-CM require to describe ESRD?

Answer 5

Two codes

Question 6

Which CPT code is reported for AV transposition?

Answer 6

• 36818
• 36819

Question 7

What CPT code is specifically reported for AV transposition by the forearm?

Answer 7

36820

Question 8

In the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index, which code refers to end-stage renal disease?

Answer 8

N18.6

Question 9

What additional code is required to identify dialysis status in ICD-10-CM?

Answer 9

Z99.2

Question 10

In the Alphabetic Index, what code refers to hemodialysis or peritoneal status?

Answer 10

Z99

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The coding for the AV fistula varies depending on the artery and vein used or if _____ material or an autograft is used.

Answer 11

synthetic