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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dependence on Renal Dialysis

ICD-10 Coding for Dependence on Renal Dialysis

Z99.2
N18.6

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

Also Known as:
Dialysis Dependence
Chronic Dialysis
Hemodialysis Dependence
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dependence on Renal Dialysis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dependence on Renal Dialysis

Use ICD-10 code Z99.2 for dependence on renal dialysis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dependence on renal dialysis

Billable Code
Z99.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient is on a regular dialysis schedule due to ESRD.
coding:
  • • Z99.2 should not be used as a principal diagnosis.

Applicable To

  • • Patient on maintenance dialysis
  • • Presence of AV shunt for dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states dialysis dependence and ESRD.

End stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic kidney disease stage 5 requiring dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ESRD is clearly documented in the patient's medical record.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.15

Patient's noncompliance with renal dialysis

Use when documenting missed dialysis sessions due to noncompliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dependence on renal dialysis?

The ICD-10 code for dependence on renal dialysis is Z99.2, used for patients requiring regular dialysis due to ESRD.

How do you code for missed dialysis sessions?

Use Z91.15 for noncompliance with dialysis, alongside Z99.2 and N18.6 to indicate ESRD and dialysis dependence.

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