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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anemia in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

ICD-10 Coding for Anemia in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

N18.6
D63.1
Z99.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anemia in end-stage renal disease (esrd) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Anemia in CKD Stage 5
Renal Anemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anemia in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anemia in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Use ICD-10 code N18.6 for end stage renal disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

End stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has ESRD and is on dialysis.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic kidney disease stage 5 requiring dialysis

Important Notes

  • • N18.6 should always be sequenced first in cases of anemia due to ESRD.

Anemia in chronic kidney disease

Billable Code
D63.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Hemoglobin <13 g/dL for men or <12 g/dL for women
  • • Documentation linking anemia to CKD

Applicable To

  • • Anemia due to CKD

Important Notes

  • • D63.1 is a manifestation code and should not be used as a primary diagnosis.

Dependence on renal dialysis

Billable Code
Z99.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is receiving dialysis treatment

Applicable To

  • • Patient on dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Always include Z99.2 when the patient is on dialysis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use to indicate the patient is on dialysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anemia in ESRD?

The ICD-10 code for anemia in ESRD is D63.1, which should be used in conjunction with N18.6 for ESRD and Z99.2 for dialysis dependence.

How should anemia in ESRD be documented?

Document anemia in ESRD by linking anemia to CKD, including hemoglobin levels, and noting dialysis status. Use codes N18.6, D63.1, and Z99.2.

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