CPT^® 90993, Under Other Dialysis Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 90993 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Dialysis Procedures.

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The provider trains the patient and/or a helper to perform the procedures related to dialysis. This service is for the reporting of each self care and treatment training session, as the entire course was not completed.

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Nephrology billing- dialysis

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Nephrology billing- dialysis

Good afternoon! I wanted to get some clarification on dialysis billing for an outpatient and Inpatient facilities. I have the understanding that billing the training CPT code (90989 & 90993) is to onl... [ Read More ]

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Home Dialysis Training

You are welcome. We will occasionally bill 90993 that is considered incomplete or daily training. This code should ONLY be billed if the physician is postive that the pt will never be able to complete... [ Read More ]

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Thanks for responding, Is there a certain number of visit required in order to bill for the completed code? The reason I ask is there is a code 90993 for each session not to exceed 25 visits. What i... [ Read More ]

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Is anyone familiar if the 90989 and 90993 is billed Part A or Part B?... [ Read More ]

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[b]Good Luck[/b] [B]There is no hard and fast number on any CMS documents[/B]. The code itself does not specify what modality the training is for. There are some that will tell you that it must be ... [ Read More ]

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When Billing For Home Dialysis Training Code 90989 Complete Course At One Unit Is The Place Of Service In Center? And The Same Place Of Service For Code 90993 For Number Of Sessions? Also, What Is The... [ Read More ]

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