HCPCS code G2170 — Avf by tissue w thermal e. Status: Deleted. Effective Jan 1, 2023. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

G2170

Deleted

Avf by tissue w thermal e

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

Code G2170 has been deleted from the HCPCS Level II set.

Termination date: Dec 31, 2022. Claims with a date of service on or after this day will be denied under this code.

No successor code has been identified. Consult the CMS HCPCS Update Summary for guidance.

Category: Procedures
Section: G-codes: Procedures / Professional Services
Effective: Jan 1, 2023
Terminated: Dec 31, 2022
Code type: alphanumeric

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2023-Q1
    Avf by tissue w thermal e
  • Deleted 2022-Q4
    Avf by tissue w thermal e