Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dialysis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dialysis
Use ICD-10 code N18.6 for end stage renal disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Dependence on renal dialysis
Use to indicate ongoing dialysis dependence.
The primary ICD-10 code for dialysis is N18.6 for End Stage Renal Disease, with Z99.2 indicating dialysis dependence.
For an encounter for dialysis, use Z49.01 for hemodialysis or Z49.02 for peritoneal dialysis, alongside N18.6 and Z99.2.