Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for kidney problems includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Problems
Use ICD-10 code I12.0 for hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Use to specify the stage of CKD when coding I12.0.
ICD-10 codes for chronic kidney disease range from N18.1 to N18.9, depending on the stage of the disease.
Hypertensive kidney disease is coded using I12.0 for CKD stage 5 or ESRD, with additional codes for specific CKD stages.