90970 Esrd service pr day pt 20+
Also known as: ESRD service adult, renal disease service 20+, dialysis monthly service
End-stage renal disease service per day for patients aged 20 years and older, including comprehensive kidney disease management.
In Plain Language
Kidney disease monthly care for adults; adult dialysis support services
Clinical Context
Comprehensive chronic kidney disease management for adult patients on dialysis, including clinical assessment, laboratory monitoring, medication management, and counseling.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 0.18 |
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 0.18, this code ranks in the 10th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90970?
CPT 90970 (Esrd service pr day pt 20+) is a Medicine code. End-stage renal disease service per day for patients aged 20 years and older, including comprehensive kidney disease management.
Who uses CPT code 90970?
CPT 90970 is used by Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine. Comprehensive chronic kidney disease management for adult patients on dialysis, including clinical assessment, laboratory monitoring, medication management, and counseling.
When is CPT 90970 used?
Comprehensive chronic kidney disease management for adult patients on dialysis, including clinical assessment, laboratory monitoring, medication management, and counseling.
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