Medicine: Dialysis (May 2006)

May 2006 page 18 Dialysis, 90940 (Q&A) Question Is it appropriate to report code 90940, Hemodialysis access flow study to determine blood flow in grafts and arteriovenous fistulae by an indicator method, for pressure-based methods of studying hemodialysis access flow? AMA Comment For CPT 2006, code 90940 has been revised in order to create one generic code and eliminate unnecessary methodological specificity for reporting a hemodialysis access flow study. Code 90940 includes the conductivity dialysance method of studying hemodialysis access flow. Code 90940 is not intended nor should it be used to describe pressure-based methods of studying hemodialysis...

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Article Overview

This article explains a 2006 CPT coding clarification for a dialysis-related service and addresses whether a particular access flow study code applies to a specific method. It is useful for coders, billers, and clinical staff working with nephrology and dialysis services, especially those needing to understand how the CPT update affects reporting of hemodialysis access flow studies.

Why This Topic Matters

Dialysis coding can hinge on how a study is performed, so this clarification helps readers understand the scope of the CPT change and whether the article’s guidance applies to their documentation and billing workflow.

Article Sections

  1. May 2006 page 18

    A brief article segment from a May 2006 CPT Assistant page focused on dialysis coding guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic of a CPT coding clarification related to dialysis services.
  • How the article frames a question about hemodialysis access flow study reporting.
  • The context of a 2006 revision affecting a dialysis-related CPT code.
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Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing professionals
  • Nephrology staff
  • Dialysis facility administrators
  • Compliance teams

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