The patient was prepped and draped in the usual manner. An incision was made over the radial artery and cephalic vein. Each was dissected free to create an anastomosis.

Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the cases. If applicable, append CPT/HCPCS Level II modifiers.

Index:
Anastomosis, Arteriovenous Fistula, Direct or Arteriovenous Fistula, Creation (Difficult to find in the index if you search under creation)

Code(s):
36821 Arteriovenous anastomosis, open, direct any site (The textbook has an illustration.)