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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Calciphylaxis

ICD-10 Coding for Calciphylaxis

E83.50
N18.6

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

Also Known as:
Calcific Uremic Arteriolopathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Calciphylaxis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Calciphylaxis

Use ICD-10 code E83.50 for calciphylaxis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Calciphylaxis

Billable Code
E83.50
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy shows calcification in dermal arterioles
documentation:
  • • Patient has documented end-stage renal disease or is on dialysis

Applicable To

  • • Calcific uremic arteriolopathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy confirmation is documented before using E83.50.

End-stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of chronic kidney disease stage 5
  • • Patient on dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure CKD stage is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L98.8

Other specified disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Use for documenting necrotic skin ulcers associated with calciphylaxis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for calciphylaxis?

The ICD-10 code for calciphylaxis is E83.50, used when the condition is confirmed by biopsy and associated with end-stage renal disease or dialysis.

Can calciphylaxis be coded without a biopsy?

No, calciphylaxis should not be coded as E83.50 without biopsy confirmation. Use E83.59 if suspected but unconfirmed.

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