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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Atrophic Kidney

ICD-10 Coding for Atrophic Kidney

N26.1

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

Also Known as:
Kidney Atrophy
Renal Atrophy
Shrunken Kidney
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Atrophic Kidney

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Atrophic Kidney

Use ICD-10 code N26.1 for terminal atrophy of kidney, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Terminal atrophy of kidney

Billable Code
N26.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirms kidney size <10 cm.
coding:
  • • Underlying cause of atrophy is documented and coded.

Applicable To

  • • Atrophy of left kidney
  • • Atrophy of right kidney

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the underlying cause is documented and coded first.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.3

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3

Use when CKD stage 3 is the underlying cause of atrophy.

N13.9

Obstructive uropathy, unspecified

Use when obstruction is the cause of atrophy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for atrophic kidney?

The ICD-10 code for atrophic kidney is N26.1, which is used for terminal atrophy of the kidney.

How do you code atrophic kidney with CKD?

When coding atrophic kidney with CKD, sequence the CKD code first (e.g., N18.3) followed by N26.1 for the atrophy.

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