36820 Av fusion/forearm vein
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: radiocephalic fistula, wrist fistula, Brescia-Cimino fistula, RC fistula
Arteriovenous fistula, direct, forearm; radiocephalic or ulnocephalic (Brescia-Cimino, Gracz and other aneurysm [sic] variants).
Clinical Context
Most common and preferred arteriovenous fistula. Created by anastomosis of radial artery to cephalic vein at wrist.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.89 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.24 |
| Total RVU | 19.87 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$663.66
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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