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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis

ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis

I12.9
I12.0

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

Also Known as:
Hypertensive Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Renal Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis

Use ICD-10 code I12.9 for hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

Billable Code
I12.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented hypertension with CKD stage 1-4

Applicable To

  • • Hypertensive nephrosclerosis with CKD stages 1-4

Important Notes

  • • Ensure CKD stage is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

Billable Code
I12.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • eGFR <15 or dialysis dependency
  • • Renal biopsy confirming nephrosclerosis

Applicable To

  • • Hypertensive nephrosclerosis with CKD stage 5 or ESRD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ESRD or dialysis status is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R94.4

Abnormal kidney function studies

Use to document abnormal lab findings related to kidney function.

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use to indicate dialysis dependency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypertensive nephrosclerosis?

The ICD-10 code for hypertensive nephrosclerosis is I12.9 for stages 1-4 CKD and I12.0 for stage 5 or ESRD.

How do you code hypertensive nephrosclerosis with CKD?

Code I12.9 for hypertensive nephrosclerosis with CKD stages 1-4, and I12.0 for stage 5 or ESRD, ensuring CKD stage is documented.

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