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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for End-Stage Renal Disease

ICD-10 Coding for End-Stage Renal Disease

N18.6
Z99.2

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

Also Known as:
ESRD
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for End-Stage Renal Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for End-Stage Renal Disease

Use ICD-10 code N18.6 for end-stage renal disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

End-stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has GFR <15 mL/min/1.73m² and is on dialysis.
documentation:
  • • Ensure documentation specifies ESRD and dialysis dependence.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic kidney disease stage 5 requiring dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Always verify the stage of CKD and document any underlying conditions contributing to ESRD.

Dependence on renal dialysis

Billable Code
Z99.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Documentation of regular dialysis sessions
  • • Clinical notes indicating chronic dialysis requirement

Applicable To

  • • Chronic dialysis

Important Notes

  • • This code should always accompany N18.6 when dialysis is part of the treatment plan.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use to indicate that the patient is dependent on dialysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for end-stage renal disease?

The ICD-10 code for end-stage renal disease is N18.6, which indicates the patient is in the final stage of chronic kidney disease and typically requires dialysis.

How do you code ESRD with dialysis dependence?

For ESRD with dialysis dependence, use N18.6 for end-stage renal disease and Z99.2 to indicate dialysis dependence.

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