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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Kidney Disease Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Kidney Disease Unspecified

N18.9

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

Also Known as:
CKD Unspecified
Chronic Renal Insufficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Kidney Disease Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Kidney Disease Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code N18.9 for chronic kidney disease, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

Billable Code
N18.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Documentation lacks specific CKD stage
clinical:
  • eGFR readings support CKD but stage is not documented

Applicable To

  • • Chronic renal insufficiency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states 'chronic kidney disease' and avoid terms like 'renal insufficiency' without further specification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I12.9

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 CKD, or unspecified CKD

Use when CKD is linked to hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic kidney disease unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for chronic kidney disease unspecified is N18.9. It is used when the stage of CKD is not documented.

How should chronic kidney disease unspecified be documented?

Document CKD with specific terminology, include eGFR values, and note the absence of stage documentation to ensure accurate coding.

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