Coding Correction: Medicine: Dialysis (Q&A) (February 2018)

February 2026 page 39 Coding Correction: Medicine: Dialysis (Q&A) (February 2018) In the article, “Medicine: Dialysis (Q&A) (February 2018)” (p 12) in the February 2018 issue of CPT ® Assistant , one code for end-stage renal disease (ESRD)-related services monthly was incorrectly listed as code 99066. The revised answer to the question is as follows with the correct code ( 90966 ) highlighted: Question: Which CPT codes should be reported if the complete assessment of an end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patient was furnished during the month, but occurred after hospitalization? This pertains to our dialysis facility and home...

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Article Overview

This coding correction addresses a dialysis-related CPT Assistant question about monthly end-stage renal disease (ESRD) services and clarifies the revised reference in the February 2018 material. It is relevant to coders working with dialysis facility and home dialysis ESRD cases, especially those tracking CPT guidance updates and article errata.

Why This Topic Matters

The notice updates published guidance so readers can align their coding references with the corrected CPT information. It matters to professionals who rely on CPT Assistant corrections for accurate dialysis and ESRD-related coding review.

Article Sections

  1. February 2026 page 39

    Publication information for the correction notice and the source issue location.

  2. Coding Correction: Medicine: Dialysis (Q&A) (February 2018)

    The correction notice identifying the previously published CPT Assistant item being revised and the general dialysis-related topic area.

What You Will Learn

  • What the correction notice is addressing in the dialysis-related CPT Assistant material
  • Which general ESRD monthly service topic is being clarified
  • How the revised guidance frames the relationship between monthly assessment timing and the referenced service period
  • What kinds of dialysis and home dialysis scenarios the notice applies to

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Compliance staff
  • Dialysis facility billing personnel
  • Home dialysis billing staff

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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