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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Dialysis

ICD-10 Coding for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Dialysis

N18.6
Z99.2

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
Renal Failure Requiring Dialysis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Dialysis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Dialysis

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

  • • Patient has started dialysis treatment.

Applicable To

  • • ESRD on dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states dialysis initiation.

Dependence on renal dialysis

Billable Code
Z99.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Dialysis dependence

Important Notes

  • • Always pair with N18.6 for ESRD patients.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Always use with N18.6 to indicate dialysis dependence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ESRD on dialysis?

The ICD-10 code for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on dialysis is N18.6, accompanied by Z99.2 to indicate dialysis dependence.

How do you code ESRD with diabetes?

For ESRD with diabetes, use E11.22 for diabetic CKD, followed by N18.6 and Z99.2 to indicate dialysis dependence.

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