Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Creation Procedures, CPT Codes 36836 and 36837 (APC 5194) CPT codes 36836 ( Percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation, upper extremity, single access of both the peripheral artery and peripheral vein, including fistula maturation procedures (eg, transluminal balloon angioplasty, coil embolization ) when performed, including all vascular access, imaging guidance and radiologic supervision and interpretation) and 36837 ( Percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation, upper extremity, separate access sites of the peripheral artery and peripheral vein, including fistula ( maturation procedures (e.g., transluminal balloon angioplasty, coil embolization ) when performed, including all vascular access, imaging guidance and radiologic supervision and interpretation) describe a percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation of an upper extremity
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