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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease

N18.3
D63.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anemia due to chronic kidney disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Anemia of CKD
Renal Anemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease

Use ICD-10 code N18.3 for chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 (moderate)

Non-Billable
N18.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73m² with documented anemia

Applicable To

  • • Moderate CKD

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence CKD code before D63.1.

Anemia in chronic kidney disease

Billable Code
D63.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Hemoglobin <13 g/dL (male) or <12 g/dL (female)

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to CKD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links anemia to CKD.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use when the patient is on dialysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is anemia due to chronic kidney disease coded?

Anemia due to chronic kidney disease is coded using N18.x for the CKD stage and D63.1 for the anemia. Ensure CKD is sequenced first.

What documentation is required for coding anemia in CKD?

Documentation must link anemia to CKD and specify the CKD stage. Use phrases like 'anemia due to CKD'.

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