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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acute Kidney Injury Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Acute Kidney Injury Unspecified

N17.9

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

Also Known as:
Acute Renal Failure
Acute Kidney Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acute Kidney Injury Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Kidney Injury Unspecified

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:
  • • Serum creatinine increase ≥1.5x baseline or ≥0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours
documentation:
  • • Provider must document 'acute kidney injury' or 'acute renal failure'.

Applicable To

  • • Acute kidney injury
  • • Acute renal failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure provider documentation explicitly states 'acute kidney injury' or 'acute renal failure'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E86.0

Volume depletion

Use when AKI is due to dehydration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute kidney injury unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for acute kidney injury unspecified is N17.9. It is used when the documentation states 'acute kidney injury' or 'acute renal failure' without specifying the cause.

When should N17.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?

N17.9 should be used as a principal diagnosis if acute kidney injury is the primary reason for admission and meets UHDDS criteria.

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