90999 Unlisted dialysis procedure
Also known as: unlisted dialysis, miscellaneous dialysis, other renal procedure
Unlisted dialysis or end-stage renal disease related procedure, used when a specific dialysis service code is not available.
In Plain Language
other kidney disease treatment; special dialysis procedure
Clinical Context
Used for reporting dialysis-related procedures that do not have a specific designated code. Requires detailed documentation and modifier.
RVU Information
CPT 90999 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 90999?
CPT 90999 (Unlisted dialysis procedure) is a Medicine code. Unlisted dialysis or end-stage renal disease related procedure, used when a specific dialysis service code is not available.
Who uses CPT code 90999?
CPT 90999 is used by Nephrology, Medical Coding, Renal Medicine. Used for reporting dialysis-related procedures that do not have a specific designated code. Requires detailed documentation and modifier.
When is CPT 90999 used?
Used for reporting dialysis-related procedures that do not have a specific designated code. Requires detailed documentation and modifier.
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