90947 Dialysis repeated evaluation
Also known as: Dialysis re-evaluation, Dialysis patient assessment, Chronic dialysis visit
Dialysis evaluation, repeated comprehensive assessment of dialysis patient for ongoing medical management and treatment monitoring.
In Plain Language
Dialysis check-up; Kidney treatment visit
Clinical Context
Ongoing evaluation of dialysis patients including assessment of adequacy, nutritional status, anemia, bone disease, and blood pressure management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.46 |
| Total RVU | 2.46 |
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 2.46, this code ranks in the 83rd percentile among Medicine codes — 3.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90947?
CPT 90947 (Dialysis repeated evaluation) is a Medicine code. Dialysis evaluation, repeated comprehensive assessment of dialysis patient for ongoing medical management and treatment monitoring.
Who uses CPT code 90947?
CPT 90947 is used by Nephrology, Internal Medicine. Ongoing evaluation of dialysis patients including assessment of adequacy, nutritional status, anemia, bone disease, and blood pressure management.
When is CPT 90947 used?
Ongoing evaluation of dialysis patients including assessment of adequacy, nutritional status, anemia, bone disease, and blood pressure management.
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