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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Renal Infarction with Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

ICD-10 Coding for Renal Infarction with Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

N28.0
I74.3

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for renal infarction with costovertebral angle tenderness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Ischemic Renal Infarction
Renal Artery Embolism
Kidney Infarction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Renal Infarction with Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Renal Infarction with Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

Use ICD-10 code N28.0 for renal infarction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Renal infarction

Billable Code
N28.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging shows wedge-shaped hypodensity in kidney.
documentation:
  • • Documented CVAT and elevated LDH levels.

Applicable To

  • • Acute renal infarction
  • • Subacute renal infarction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms infarction before coding N28.0.

Embolism and thrombosis of renal artery

Billable Code
I74.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Angiography showing renal artery occlusion
  • • History of embolic events

Applicable To

  • • Renal artery embolism
  • • Renal artery thrombosis

Important Notes

  • • Document source of embolism for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use for documenting flank pain associated with renal infarction.

R94.4

Abnormal kidney function studies

Use when lab results show elevated LDH or AST.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for renal infarction?

The ICD-10 code for renal infarction is N28.0, used when imaging confirms the condition with clinical symptoms like CVAT.

How do you document renal infarction?

Document renal infarction with imaging confirmation, detailed pain description, CVAT findings, and any underlying conditions like AFib.

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