title: An interesting case of early arteriovenous fistula failure: how I would code it.
abstract: Treatment of early fistula failure can present a challenge as it relates to the evaluation and treatments required for successful management. It can also present a challenge related to accurate and correct coding of the procedures performed. A clinical case is presented in order to discuss the coding of a case with early fistula failure. The procedure is analyzed in detail in order to determine the appropriate codes to apply to the case. The coding is done in accordance with the principles adopted by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN).
authors.affiliation: gbeathard@msn.com
authors.forename: Gerald A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Beathard
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D006435:Renal Dialysis