Cyrionyx – Free CPT Code FinderCPT 36821Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site
Vascular AccessGlobal Period: 90 days
RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)
11.85
Work RVU
10.81
PE RVU
0.79
MP RVU
23.45
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment:
$794.72
(CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 90 days
Common Modifiers
-LT, -RT
Related ICD-10 Codes
N18.6, Z99.2
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