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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Disease

N18.1
N18.6

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

Also Known as:
Renal Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
CKD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Disease

Use ICD-10 code N18.1 for chronic kidney disease, stage 1, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chronic kidney disease, stage 1

Billable Code
N18.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • GFR ≥ 90 with kidney damage

Applicable To

  • • Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR

Important Notes

  • • Ensure GFR and kidney damage are documented.

End stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • GFR < 15 or on dialysis

Applicable To

  • • ESRD on dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure dialysis status is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use when the patient is on dialysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic kidney disease?

The ICD-10 codes for chronic kidney disease range from N18.1 to N18.9, covering stages 1 to 5 and unspecified CKD.

How do you code CKD with hypertension?

Use I12.x for hypertensive CKD, followed by the appropriate N18.x code for the CKD stage.

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