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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Injury

N17.0
N17.9

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

Also Known as:
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Renal Failure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Injury

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

Use ICD-10 code N17.0 for acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

Billable Code
N17.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of tubular necrosis confirmed by biopsy or clinical indicators

Applicable To

  • • Acute tubular necrosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies tubular necrosis.

Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Billable Code
N17.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum creatinine increase
  • • Urine output decrease

Applicable To

  • • Acute renal failure NOS

Important Notes

  • • Document specific clinical indicators to avoid unspecified coding.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute kidney injury?

The ICD-10 code for acute kidney injury is N17.9 for unspecified AKI. Specific types like tubular necrosis are coded as N17.0.

How is acute kidney injury documented?

Document AKI by specifying the stage, etiology, and clinical indicators such as serum creatinine levels and urine output.

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