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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Kidney Injury Superimposed on Chronic Kidney Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Kidney Injury Superimposed on Chronic Kidney Disease

N17.9
N18.5

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute kidney injury superimposed on chronic kidney disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
AKI on CKD
Acute Renal Failure on Chronic Kidney Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Kidney Injury Superimposed on Chronic Kidney Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Kidney Injury Superimposed on Chronic Kidney Disease

Use ICD-10 code N17.9 for acute kidney failure, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Billable Code
N17.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • AKI is confirmed by a rapid rise in creatinine and requires immediate treatment.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify AKI and its cause.

Applicable To

  • • Acute renal failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure AKI is documented as the primary condition when it drives the treatment plan.

Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

Billable Code
N18.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • GFR <15 mL/min/1.73m²
  • • Patient on dialysis

Applicable To

  • • End stage renal disease

Important Notes

  • • Document the stage of CKD clearly to ensure accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use when the patient is on chronic dialysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code acute kidney injury superimposed on chronic kidney disease?

Code N17.9 for acute kidney injury as the primary diagnosis when it is the main reason for admission, followed by the appropriate CKD stage code such as N18.5 for stage 5 CKD.

What is the ICD-10 code for AKI superimposed on CKD?

The ICD-10 code for acute kidney injury superimposed on chronic kidney disease is N17.9 for AKI, with additional codes for the CKD stage.

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