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90937 Hemodialysis repeated evaluation

Medicine Global 0d

Also known as: Dialysis re-evaluation, Hemodialysis assessment, Dialysis patient visit

Hemodialysis evaluation, repeated comprehensive assessment of patient for ongoing dialysis treatment monitoring and medical management.

In Plain Language

Dialysis check-up; Kidney treatment visit

Clinical Context

Ongoing evaluation of hemodialysis patients including assessment of access function, nutritional status, anemia management, and blood pressure control.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.06
Total RVU2.06

Est. Medicare Payment

$68.80

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Billing & Documentation

Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.

How This Code Compares

With a work RVU of 2.06, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.6x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

NephrologyInternal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 90937?

CPT 90937 (Hemodialysis repeated evaluation) is a Medicine code. Hemodialysis evaluation, repeated comprehensive assessment of patient for ongoing dialysis treatment monitoring and medical management.

Who uses CPT code 90937?

CPT 90937 is used by Nephrology, Internal Medicine. Ongoing evaluation of hemodialysis patients including assessment of access function, nutritional status, anemia management, and blood pressure control.

When is CPT 90937 used?

Ongoing evaluation of hemodialysis patients including assessment of access function, nutritional status, anemia management, and blood pressure control.

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