alisonbee
Networker
G0257--Unscheduled or emergency treatment for dialysis for ESRD patient in the outpatient department of a hospital that does not have a certified ESRD facility. This new code is assigned to APC 0170, with status indicator (SI) "S".
1- Chronic peritoneal dialysis patient in the ED for another issue
2 - Patient performs peritoneal dialysis with the assistance of the ED RN. Hospital supplies are utilized.
Does this scenario qualify for the use of G0257? Is the intent of G0257 only for hemodialysis patients?
Any comments or reference are welcome.
Thanks for your input.
1- Chronic peritoneal dialysis patient in the ED for another issue
2 - Patient performs peritoneal dialysis with the assistance of the ED RN. Hospital supplies are utilized.
Does this scenario qualify for the use of G0257? Is the intent of G0257 only for hemodialysis patients?
Any comments or reference are welcome.
Thanks for your input.