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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Renal Failure

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Renal Failure

N18.1
N18.6

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Failure
CRF
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Renal Failure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Renal Failure

Use ICD-10 code N18.1 for chronic kidney disease, stage 1, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic kidney disease, stage 1

Billable Code
N18.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • GFR ≥ 90 with kidney damage
applicable_to:
  • GFR ≥ 90 with evidence of kidney damage
excludes:
  • Acute kidney failure (N17.-)
validation:
  • GFR ≥ 90 with evidence of kidney damage for at least 3 months

End stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • Chronic kidney disease stage 5 with dialysis
excludes:
  • Acute kidney failure (N17.-)
validation:
  • GFR < 15 or dialysis dependence
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Indicate dialysis dependence alongside N18.6.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic renal failure?

The ICD-10 code for chronic renal failure varies by stage: N18.1 for stage 1, N18.2 for stage 2, up to N18.6 for end-stage renal disease.

How is chronic renal failure documented?

Chronic renal failure documentation should include the CKD stage, GFR values, etiology, and any dialysis dependence.

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