90956 Esrd srv 1 visit p mo 2-11
Also known as: ESRD services pediatric, Dialysis management child, Renal disease management
End-stage renal disease services, monthly evaluation and management of dialysis patient with 1 visit per month for patients ages 2-11 years.
In Plain Language
Kidney failure treatment; Dialysis care
Clinical Context
Comprehensive monthly nephrology services for end-stage renal disease dialysis patients ages 2-11 years with minimal visit frequency.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.64 |
| Total RVU | 6.64 |
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. 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 6.64, this code ranks in the 94th percentile among Medicine codes — 8.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90956?
CPT 90956 (Esrd srv 1 visit p mo 2-11) is a Medicine code. End-stage renal disease services, monthly evaluation and management of dialysis patient with 1 visit per month for patients ages 2-11 years.
Who uses CPT code 90956?
CPT 90956 is used by Nephrology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine. Comprehensive monthly nephrology services for end-stage renal disease dialysis patients ages 2-11 years with minimal visit frequency.
When is CPT 90956 used?
Comprehensive monthly nephrology services for end-stage renal disease dialysis patients ages 2-11 years with minimal visit frequency.
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