90940 Hemodialysis access study
Also known as: Dialysis access study, Vascular access assessment, Access flow study
Hemodialysis access study, diagnostic evaluation of vascular access for hemodialysis including assessment of blood flow and patency.
In Plain Language
Dialysis line check; Access blood flow test
Clinical Context
Diagnostic study to evaluate hemodialysis access function including assessment of flow rates and identification of stenosis or thrombosis.
RVU Information
CPT 90940 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
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 Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90940?
CPT 90940 (Hemodialysis access study) is a Medicine code. Hemodialysis access study, diagnostic evaluation of vascular access for hemodialysis including assessment of blood flow and patency.
Who uses CPT code 90940?
CPT 90940 is used by Nephrology, Vascular Surgery, Diagnostic Medicine. Diagnostic study to evaluate hemodialysis access function including assessment of flow rates and identification of stenosis or thrombosis.
When is CPT 90940 used?
Diagnostic study to evaluate hemodialysis access function including assessment of flow rates and identification of stenosis or thrombosis.
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