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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Renal Dysfunction

ICD-10 Coding for Renal Dysfunction

N18.1
N18.6

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

Also Known as:
Kidney Dysfunction
Renal Insufficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Renal Dysfunction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Renal Dysfunction

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 with kidney damage

Applicable To

  • • CKD stage 1

Important Notes

  • • Ensure GFR and kidney damage are documented.

End stage renal disease

Billable Code
N18.6
Billable

Applicable To

  • • ESRD

Important Notes

  • • Always document dialysis status.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.2

Dependence on renal dialysis

Use with ESRD or when patient is on dialysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for renal dysfunction?

The ICD-10 code for renal dysfunction varies by stage, with N18.1-N18.6 covering CKD stages 1-5 and ESRD.

How do you code CKD with diabetes?

Code E11.22 for diabetes with CKD, followed by the specific CKD stage code (e.g., N18.4 for stage 4).

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