G0491 Dialysis acu kidney no esrd
Also known as: acute dialysis eval, AKI dialysis management, non-ESRD dialysis
Dialysis evaluation and management service in acute setting for patients with acute kidney injury or acute-on-chronic kidney disease (not end-stage renal disease).
In Plain Language
Temporary kidney treatment evaluation; Acute kidney failure dialysis; Temporary blood filtering service
Clinical Context
Management of acute kidney injury requiring acute dialysis in hospital or acute care settings, distinct from chronic ESRD maintenance dialysis.
RVU Information
CPT G0491 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0491?
CPT G0491 (Dialysis acu kidney no esrd) is a G Codes code. Dialysis evaluation and management service in acute setting for patients with acute kidney injury or acute-on-chronic kidney disease (not end-stage renal disease).
Who uses CPT code G0491?
CPT G0491 is used by Nephrology, Critical Care, Acute Medicine. Management of acute kidney injury requiring acute dialysis in hospital or acute care settings, distinct from chronic ESRD maintenance dialysis.
When is CPT G0491 used?
Management of acute kidney injury requiring acute dialysis in hospital or acute care settings, distinct from chronic ESRD maintenance dialysis.
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