The following are compensable procedures with their corresponding RVS codes done in accredited Freestanding Dialysis Centers:
     

RVS Code

Descriptive Terms

RVU

 

36488

Placement of central venous catheter (subclavian, jugular, or other vein) (e.g. for hemodialysis); percutaneous or cutdown

10

49080

Abdominal Paracentesis

30

90935

Hemodialysis procedure

10

90945

Dialysis procedure other than hemodialysis (e.g. peritoneal, hemofiltration)

10

Please be guided accordingly.

Adopted: 27 Aug. 2004


(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III, MD, MSc
President and CEO