AMA CPT® Assistant - 1998 Issue 7 (July)
Medicine, 90945, 90947 (Q&A) (July 1998)
July 1998 page 10d Coding Consultation Medicine, 90945, 90947 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate code for reporting CVVH (continuous venovenous hemofiltration)? AMA Comment CVVH is reported with CPT code 90945 , Dialysis procedure other than hemodialysis (eg, peritoneal, hemofiltration) with single physician evaluation, or code 90947 , Dialysis procedure other than hemodialysis (eg, peritoneal, hemofiltration) requiring repeated evaluations, with or without substantial revision of dialysis prescription, as appropriate. Medicine, 90945, 90947 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1998; July 1998 page 10d ...
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Article Overview
This July 1998 CPT Assistant Q&A addresses a renal replacement therapy coding question and explains the general coding context for continuous venovenous hemofiltration. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, and clinical documentation teams working with medicine/dialysis services and CPT guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers identify which CPT code family is being discussed for a specific dialysis-related service and understand that the article provides AMA commentary on when the service is reported under the discussed codes.
What You Will Learn
- What coding topic the article addresses
- Which CPT code family is discussed for dialysis-related services
- How AMA commentary frames the reporting question at a high level
- What type of documentation context is associated with the service mentioned in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Renal/dialysis practice staff
Codes Discussed
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