G8956 Pt rcv hedia outpt dyls fac
Also known as: outpatient hemodialysis, dialysis facility treatment, ambulatory dialysis
Performance measure indicating patient receives hemodialysis in outpatient dialysis facility setting.
In Plain Language
patient goes to dialysis center to clean blood; hemodialysis received at dialysis center
Clinical Context
Documents setting of hemodialysis care for quality measure tracking and resource allocation in nephrology programs.
RVU Information
CPT G8956 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 G8956?
CPT G8956 (Pt rcv hedia outpt dyls fac) is a G Codes code. Performance measure indicating patient receives hemodialysis in outpatient dialysis facility setting.
Who uses CPT code G8956?
CPT G8956 is used by Nephrology, Dialysis. Documents setting of hemodialysis care for quality measure tracking and resource allocation in nephrology programs.
When is CPT G8956 used?
Documents setting of hemodialysis care for quality measure tracking and resource allocation in nephrology programs.
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