99505 Home visit stoma care
Also known as: ostomy care visit, stoma management
Home visit service for management of ostomy care (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy), including site assessment, skin care, and equipment management.
In Plain Language
nurse helps care for your ostomy bag at home
Clinical Context
Used for home-based ostomy care and patient education in patients with surgical diversions requiring ongoing specialized care.
RVU Information
CPT 99505 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 99505?
CPT 99505 (Home visit stoma care) is a Medicine code. Home visit service for management of ostomy care (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy), including site assessment, skin care, and equipment management.
Who uses CPT code 99505?
CPT 99505 is used by Nursing, Surgery, Gastroenterology. Used for home-based ostomy care and patient education in patients with surgical diversions requiring ongoing specialized care.
When is CPT 99505 used?
Used for home-based ostomy care and patient education in patients with surgical diversions requiring ongoing specialized care.
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