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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lupus Nephritis

ICD-10 Coding for Lupus Nephritis

M32.14
M32.15

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

Also Known as:
Lupus Glomerulonephritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lupus Nephritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lupus Nephritis

Use ICD-10 code M32.14 for systemic lupus erythematosus with nephritis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Systemic lupus erythematosus with nephritis

Billable Code
M32.14
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy-confirmed lupus nephritis with supporting lab findings
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of renal biopsy and lab results

Applicable To

  • • Lupus nephritis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the presence of nephritis with appropriate clinical and laboratory findings.

Systemic lupus erythematosus with other organ or system involvement

Billable Code
M32.15
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of SLE with involvement of organs other than kidneys

Applicable To

  • • SLE with non-renal organ involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the non-renal organ involvement.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.3

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3

Use to specify the stage of CKD associated with lupus nephritis.

R80.1

Proteinuria, persistent

Use to document persistent proteinuria in lupus nephritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lupus nephritis?

The ICD-10 code for lupus nephritis is M32.14, which is used when nephritis is confirmed by clinical and laboratory findings.

How is lupus nephritis documented?

Lupus nephritis documentation should include biopsy results, proteinuria levels, and anti-dsDNA antibody levels to confirm diagnosis.

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