90945 Dialysis one evaluation
Also known as: Pre-dialysis evaluation, Renal disease assessment, Dialysis initiation evaluation
Dialysis evaluation, initial comprehensive assessment of patient with renal disease for dialysis therapy planning and medical optimization.
In Plain Language
Kidney disease evaluation; Dialysis preparation visit
Clinical Context
Initial evaluation of patient with end-stage renal disease to assess readiness for dialysis, optimize medical management, and plan vascular access.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.52 |
| Total RVU | 1.52 |
Est. Medicare Payment
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 1.52, this code ranks in the 70th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.9x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90945?
CPT 90945 (Dialysis one evaluation) is a Medicine code. Dialysis evaluation, initial comprehensive assessment of patient with renal disease for dialysis therapy planning and medical optimization.
Who uses CPT code 90945?
CPT 90945 is used by Nephrology, Internal Medicine. Initial evaluation of patient with end-stage renal disease to assess readiness for dialysis, optimize medical management, and plan vascular access.
When is CPT 90945 used?
Initial evaluation of patient with end-stage renal disease to assess readiness for dialysis, optimize medical management, and plan vascular access.
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