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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Creatinine

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Creatinine

R94.4
N18.9
N17.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abnormal creatinine includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Elevated Creatinine
High Creatinine Levels
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Creatinine

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Creatinine

Use ICD-10 code R94.4 for abnormal results of kidney function studies, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal results of kidney function studies

Billable Code
R94.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Elevated creatinine without evidence of CKD or AKI.

Applicable To

  • • Isolated elevated creatinine

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies no underlying kidney disease when using R94.4.

Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

Billable Code
N18.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m² for more than 3 months.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic renal failure

Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Billable Code
N17.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Increase in serum creatinine by ≥0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours or 1.5x baseline.

Applicable To

  • • Acute renal failure
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R79.89

Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Use for other abnormal blood chemistry findings alongside elevated creatinine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ICD-10 code is used for abnormal creatinine?

The ICD-10 code R94.4 is used for abnormal results of kidney function studies, including isolated elevated creatinine without confirmed kidney disease.

How is acute kidney injury coded in ICD-10?

Acute kidney injury is coded as N17.9 in ICD-10, which requires documentation of a significant increase in creatinine levels over a short period.

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