G0492 Md/oth evaluation acut kid no esrd
Also known as: acute kidney injury eval, AKI physician eval, non-ESRD nephrology
Physician or other qualified healthcare provider evaluation and management for acute kidney injury in patients without end-stage renal disease.
In Plain Language
Doctor evaluation for temporary kidney failure; Acute kidney problem visit; Kidney failure assessment
Clinical Context
Medical evaluation and decision-making for acute kidney injury management and treatment planning in acute care settings.
RVU Information
CPT G0492 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 G0492?
CPT G0492 (Md/oth evaluation acut kid no esrd) is a G Codes code. Physician or other qualified healthcare provider evaluation and management for acute kidney injury in patients without end-stage renal disease.
Who uses CPT code G0492?
CPT G0492 is used by Nephrology, Critical Care, Hospitalist. Medical evaluation and decision-making for acute kidney injury management and treatment planning in acute care settings.
When is CPT G0492 used?
Medical evaluation and decision-making for acute kidney injury management and treatment planning in acute care settings.
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