A patient with stage V CKD and on hemodialysis was seen for an access flow study. The physician used the indicator method to evaluate blood flow in the AV fistula. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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90940 is the correct CPT code for hemodialysis access flow study. Z49.31 is for encounter for adequacy testing for dialysis, N18.6 is for chronic kidney disease, stage 5, and Z99.2 is for dependence on renal dialysis, which accurately reflect the patient's condition and the reason for the study.

A Patient with Stage V CKD and on Hemodialysis Was