Table of content for "Avf by tissue w thermal e" (HCPCS G2170)
General information on the “G2170” code
HCPCS Code: G2170
Long Description: Percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation (avf), direct, any site, by tissue approximation using thermal resistance energy, and secondary procedures to redirect blood flow (e.g., transluminal balloon angioplasty, coil embolization) when performed, and includes all imaging and radiologic guidance, supervision and interpretation, when performed
Short Description: Avf by tissue w thermal e
Original information is taken from G2170 page
Pricing indicators
Pricing Indicator Code 1: 13 – Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion). Linked To The Physician Fee Schedule.
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Certification and additional reference information
Cross Reference Code 1: 36836 ;
Coverage
Coverage: C – Carrier judgment
Type of service
Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): P1G – Major procedure - Other
Type Of Service 1: 2 – Surgery
Misc information
Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 20200701
Code Effective Date: 20230101
Termination Date: 20221231
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code