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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Serum Creatinine

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Serum Creatinine

R74.8
N17.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for elevated serum creatinine includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
High Creatinine Levels
Increased Serum Creatinine
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Serum Creatinine

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Serum Creatinine

Use ICD-10 code R74.8 for abnormal levels of other serum enzymes, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

Billable Code
R74.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Isolated elevated creatinine without AKI or CKD

Applicable To

  • • Elevated creatinine without AKI or CKD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of AKI or CKD.

Acute kidney injury, unspecified

Billable Code
N17.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Creatinine increase ≥0.3 mg/dL in 48 hours or ≥1.5x baseline

Applicable To

  • • Acute renal failure

Important Notes

  • • Document specific creatinine changes and etiology.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R94.4

Abnormal kidney function studies

Use for borderline elevations without definitive AKI/CKD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated serum creatinine?

The ICD-10 code for elevated serum creatinine without AKI or CKD is R74.8. If associated with AKI, use N17.9.

How do you document elevated serum creatinine?

Document baseline and current creatinine levels, trends, and etiology. Use specific values and comparisons for accuracy.

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