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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Renal Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Renal Disease

N18.1
N18.6

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Renal 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_criteria:
  • • GFR 90 or greater with persistent albuminuria

Applicable To

  • • GFR 90 or greater

Important Notes

  • • Ensure accurate GFR measurement and documentation of kidney damage.

End stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • GFR less than 15
  • • Dialysis dependency

Applicable To

  • • Chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of dialysis dependency.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use when the patient is dependent on dialysis.

Z94.0

Kidney transplant status

Use to indicate the patient has a kidney transplant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is renal disease coded in ICD-10?

Renal disease is primarily coded using the N18.x series for chronic kidney disease stages, with additional codes for dialysis dependence and transplant status.

What is the ICD-10 code for end stage renal disease?

The ICD-10 code for end stage renal disease is N18.6, which should be used when the patient is dependent on dialysis.

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