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

ICD-10 Coding for End Stage Renal Failure

N18.6
Z99.2

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

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

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

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 requires chronic dialysis or has a failed transplant.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'end-stage renal disease' or 'ESRD' in medical records.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic kidney disease requiring chronic dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure explicit documentation of ESRD and dialysis status.

Dependence on Renal Dialysis

Billable Code
Z99.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:
    • • Documentation of ongoing dialysis treatment

    Applicable To

    • • Chronic dialysis

    Important Notes

    • • This code supports the primary diagnosis of ESRD by indicating dialysis dependence.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    Z99.2

    Dependence on Renal Dialysis

    Use alongside N18.6 to indicate dialysis dependence.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The ICD-10 code for end stage renal failure is N18.6, which indicates a patient requires chronic dialysis or has a failed kidney transplant.

    When should Z99.2 be used with N18.6?

    Z99.2 should be used alongside N18.6 to indicate a patient's dependence on renal dialysis, supporting the primary diagnosis of ESRD.

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