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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Problems

ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Problems

I12.0
N18.3

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.

Also Known as:
Renal Issues
Nephropathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Kidney Problems

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

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

Billable Code
I12.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented hypertension
  • • CKD stage 5 or ESRD

Applicable To

  • • Hypertensive CKD stage 5
  • • Hypertensive ESRD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure accurate documentation of both hypertension and CKD stage.

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3

Non-Billable
N18.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • eGFR 30-59 on two separate occasions

Applicable To

  • • Moderate CKD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure eGFR is documented to support CKD stage.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.5

Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

Use to specify the stage of CKD when coding I12.0.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

ICD-10 codes for chronic kidney disease range from N18.1 to N18.9, depending on the stage of the disease.

How is hypertensive kidney disease coded?

Hypertensive kidney disease is coded using I12.0 for CKD stage 5 or ESRD, with additional codes for specific CKD stages.

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