99509 Home visit day life activity
Also known as: home ADL assistance, activities of daily living
Home visit service for activities of daily living, including assessment and assistance with self-care activities and personal hygiene.
In Plain Language
help with bathing, dressing, and personal care at home
Clinical Context
Used for home health aide visits providing non-skilled assistance with activities of daily living for patients unable to perform self-care independently.
RVU Information
CPT 99509 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 99509?
CPT 99509 (Home visit day life activity) is a Medicine code. Home visit service for activities of daily living, including assessment and assistance with self-care activities and personal hygiene.
Who uses CPT code 99509?
CPT 99509 is used by Nursing, Social Work. Used for home health aide visits providing non-skilled assistance with activities of daily living for patients unable to perform self-care independently.
When is CPT 99509 used?
Used for home health aide visits providing non-skilled assistance with activities of daily living for patients unable to perform self-care independently.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.