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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3

N18.30
N18.31
N18.32

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for chronic kidney disease stage 3 includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
CKD3
Moderate CKD
ckd stage 3
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3

Use ICD-10 code N18.30 for chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

Billable Code
N18.30
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when CKD stage 3 is documented without further detail.

Applicable To

  • • CKD stage 3 without further specification

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of unspecified stage.

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

Billable Code
N18.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when CKD stage 3a is documented with eGFR 45-59.

Applicable To

  • • CKD stage 3a
  • • eGFR 45-59

Important Notes

  • • Ensure eGFR values are current and documented.

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b

Billable Code
N18.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when CKD stage 3b is documented with eGFR 30-44.

Applicable To

  • • CKD stage 3b
  • • eGFR 30-44

Important Notes

  • • Ensure eGFR values are current and documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for CKD stage 3?

The ICD-10 code for CKD stage 3 is N18.30 for unspecified, N18.31 for stage 3a, and N18.32 for stage 3b.

How do you code CKD stage 3 with hypertension?

For CKD stage 3 with hypertension, use I12.9 for hypertensive CKD and N18.3x for the specific stage.

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