36821 Av fusion direct any site
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: arteriovenous fistula, direct AVF, AV fistula creation
Arteriovenous fistula, direct, any site; including all aneurysm (sic) variants.
Clinical Context
Broad category for direct arteriovenous fistula creation at any anatomic site, including primary and revision procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.60 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.44 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.95 |
| Total RVU | 17.99 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$600.87
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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