Article Overview

This article explains the scope of CPT reporting for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) monthly services in dialysis facility and home dialysis care. It addresses how the timing of a complete assessment interacts with hospitalization and distinguishes the general monthly service framework from the partial-month ESRD service category. The piece is aimed at coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the applicable CPT service categories and when the article’s guidance applies.