Nocturnal Hemodialysis

Nocturnal hemodialysis is dialysis performed either at home or in a dialysis facility while the patient is sleeping. It is a longer and slower form of hemodialysis that can be >5 hours per treatment, 3 to 7 days a week.

To report nocturnal hemodialysis, you must append modifier UJ (services provided at night) to the dialysis code on the dialysis revenue code line.

Reference

• MLN Matters Article MM9609 Updates to the 72X Type of Bill for Home and Self-Dialysis Training, Retraining, and Nocturnal Hemodialysis